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

Endeavor Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012

1. Endeavor Hall Marker

Inscription. The Methodist Episcopal Church built this hall in the 1860’s for worship, education, and fellowship.

The Congregation Church Christian Endeavor Society acquired the property in 1896. After Congregation services ended in 1916, volunteer trustees maintained the hall for community use.

Citizens voted to incorporate Clayton at an election here in 1964. The city met here until 1995.

Trustees deeded the property to the city after the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Clayton redevelopment funds restored Endeavor Hall with expanded facilities in 2001.

Erected 2001 by Clayton Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 37° 56.427′ N, 121° 56.199′ W. Marker is in Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County. It can be reached from the intersection of Center Street and Oak Street. 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

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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: Clayton Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M.F. Ohman (about 300 feet away); Clayton (about 400 feet away); The Clayton Club (about 500 feet away); Clayton Museum Educational Garden (about 600 feet away); Farming & Ranching in Clayton (about 600 feet away); Joaquin Murrieta (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012

2. Endeavor Hall Marker

Endeavor Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012

3. Endeavor Hall

The Brass Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle

4. The Brass Bell

On March 3, 1964 the election was held to decide if Clayton would incorporate and become Contra Costa County's thirteenth city.
Sigrid Frank, a 69 year-old Clayton “old-timer” who was the poll inspector, stepped onto the front porch, rang this brass bell, and in traditional style proclaimed: “Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! The polls are closed.”

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.