California State Historical Landmark #153

#153 Benicia Capitol, Benicia

Solano County

7/27/2024

Landmark information

Location:
NW corner of 1st and G Sts, Benicia
Plaque:
Official State Plaque
Site:
Existing
Date First Visited:
11/10/1995
Date Most Recently Visited:
7/27/2024
GPS Coordinates:
N 38 3.011, W 122 9.538
Other Designations:
National Register of Historic Places

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Old State Capitol
Erected in 1852, this historic building was ostensibly intended for Benicia City Hall. Offered as the state capitol and promptly accepted, it had that honor from February 4, 1853 to February 25, 1854. Deeded to the state in 1951, it was one of the four locations of the "capitol on wheels".