Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Social Problems Grow

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Social Problems Grow Marker

Inscription. By the time the 19th century drew to a close, great wealth had been accumulated by a few, but enormous social problems had emerged throughout the country: the labor movement fought for union controls; child labor became a significant concern; gambling and alcohol were targeted as social ills; racial unrest was brewing; and corruption in government was growing. All of these problems were the concern of many groups, and various churches in the Sacramento area addressed these issues, often leading campaigns for reform. As was the case throughout the country at the time, the problem of alcohol received an enormous amount of attention from religious groups. The churches served as platforms for activists calling for limitations and bans on the sale of liquor. Eventually the crusade for prohibition culminated in the 18th Amendment, which banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 38° 34.91′ N, 121° 30.227′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It can be reached from the intersection of K Street and Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east. The metal marker is along the pedestrian walk where K Street extends under the freeway overpass towards downtown. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Capitol Idea (here, next to this marker); Generous Souls (here, next to this marker); A Diversity of Denominations (here, next to this marker); The Sisters of Mercy (here, next to this marker); Business Expands (here, next to this marker); Transportation Gathers Steam (here, next to this marker); Women Enter the Fray (here, next to this marker); The Educators (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

More about this marker. The marker is part of the Historical Timeline of Sacramento.
Inset Image:
Anti-Saloon Cartoon, March 8, 1865 – from the Eleanor McClatchy Collection

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Historical Timeline of Sacramento

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

2. Social Problems Grow Marker

Left of center.

Marker Within the Timeline image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

3. Marker Within the Timeline

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.