Santa Ana in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Orange County Courthouse
Built in 1900 of Arizona red sandstone, this is the oldest existing county courthouse in Southern California. Significant and far-reaching court decisions were handed down here, including the "Whipstock" case which dealt with slant oil drilling, interpretation of farm labor law, and the Overell trial resulting in law regulating explosives.
Erected 1970 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Let's Improve Santa Ana (L.I.S.A.). (Marker Number 837.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 45.001′ N, 117° 52.157′ W. Marker is in Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of West Santa Ana Boulevard and North Broadway, on the right when traveling west on West Santa Ana Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana CA 92701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Ana's Birthplace (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delta III Rocket (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Advent Christian Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hewes Mansion (approx. 2˝ miles away); John C. Fremont Camp (approx. 2.6 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 2.6 miles away); Orange Plaza (approx. 2.7 miles away); Columbus Tustin (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Ana.
More about this marker. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 837 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS: 77000321)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2011. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.