Clayton in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Nan Joy & Lawrence “Joe” Wallace Fountain

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023

1. Nan Joy & Lawrence “Joe” Wallace Fountain Marker

Inscription. This water fountain is dedicated to the memory of Nan Joy & Lawrence “Joe” Wallace
They moved here in 1946. Nan & Joe were instrumental in getting water service to Clayton in 1949, allowing development of our community. The Wallaces were also an integral part of Clayton's incorporation in 1964. Prior to his passing away in 1967, Joe was the chairman of the city's first planning commission. Nan was the first president of the Clayton Historical Society in 1974, and a founder of the CBCA in 1984. Nan's involvement with her beloved Clayton ended with her death in 1994.

Plaque Donated In 2001 By The (CBCA) Clayton Business & Community Association

Erected 2001 by Clayton Business & Community Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 37° 56.48′ N, 121° 56.022′ W. Marker is in Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County. It is at the intersection of Marsh Creek Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Marsh Creek Road. The plaque is mounted to a metal post next to the drinking fountain in Black Diamond Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton CA 94517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself 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: Black Diamond Way (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eucalyptus Grove

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Growler Saloon – Goethals Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Joel Clayton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farming & Ranching in Clayton (about 400 feet away); Joaquin Murrieta (about 400 feet away); Clayton Museum Educational Garden (about 400 feet away); The Clayton Post Office (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.

Nan Joy & Lawrence “Joe” Wallace Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023

2. Nan Joy & Lawrence “Joe” Wallace Fountain and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.