Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Eureka Free Public Library

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

1. Eureka Free Public Library Marker

Inscription. California’s first free library was established in Eureka on May 11, 1878 and was situated in this Carnegie Building 1904-1972

Erected 2001 by Redwood Forest Chapter and members of District III, California State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1878.

Location. 40° 48.03′ N, 124° 9.945′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of F Street and 7th Street on F Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 636 F Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Theatre (1939) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pacific Telephone Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank/Professional Building (1918) (about 500 feet away); Masonic Building (1922) (about 500 feet away); Eureka’s Chinese Expulsion of 1885 and 1906 (about 600 feet

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away); The Thomas F. Ricks House (about 600 feet away); St. Bernard Catholic Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

More about this marker. The markers are on the front of the steps.

Regarding Eureka Free Public Library. While Monterey claims the first "public library" in California, Eureka lays claim to the first "free public library."

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places in Humboldt County. (Submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

The Eureka Carnegie Free Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

2. The Eureka Carnegie Free Library

Viewed from the Eureka Inn.

<i>Carnegie Free Public Library, Eureka, California</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1905

3. Carnegie Free Public Library, Eureka, California

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

4. NRHP Marker

National Register of Historic Places #1986000101

The Eureka Carnegie Free Library Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

5. The Eureka Carnegie Free Library Cornerstone

Humboldt Arts Council Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

6. Humboldt Arts Council Plaque

Carnegie Free Library
Restored 1999
Humboldt Arts Council
Martha Jain & Tyler Holmes, Architects
Resco Construction Company

George and Muriel Dinsmore Historic Entrance Stairs Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

7. George and Muriel Dinsmore Historic Entrance Stairs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on November 11, 2014. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.