Vallejo in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vallejo As State Capital

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

1. Vallejo As State Capital Marker

Inscription. Vallejo was the official seat of state government from February 4, 1851 to February 4, 1852. The Capitol, shown above, within which the Legislature convened in 1852 and 1853, stood near this spot.

Erected 1938 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Historic Landmark Committee. (Marker Number 574.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 38° 6.004′ N, 122° 15.547′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. Marker can be reached from York Street near Sacramento Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vallejo CA 94590, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Alibi Clock (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library (about 800 feet away); Empress Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Power & Fleming Grocers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle Station Torpedo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Red Men's Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vallejo War Memorial

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(approx. ¼ mile away); First Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.

More about this marker. This marker is located near the Vallejo Transit Center office.

Regarding Vallejo As State Capital. Vallejo has twice served as the capital of the state of California: once in 1852 and again in 1853, both periods being brief. The State Capitol building burned to the ground in the 1880s and the Vallejo Fire Department requested aid from the Fire Department at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. As there were no bridges at that time, the Mare Island Fire Department had to be ferried across the Napa River, arriving to find only the foundation remaining. This was the first recorded mutual aid response in the state of California. - Vallejo, California -- Wikipedia

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

2. Vallejo As State Capital Marker

State Capitol Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1859

3. State Capitol Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.