12/26/1999
Landmark information
- Location:
30977 Union City Blvd and Smith St, Alvarado District, Union City - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing remains - Date First Visited:
2/20/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
12/26/1999 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 35.804, W 122 4.864
About this landmark
Plaque text:
First County Court House
Site first court house where Alameda County government began, June 6, 1853. Officials met in two-story wooden building erected by Henry C. Smith and A.M. Church as merchandise store. Seat of governemnt moved to San Leandro in 1854, following vote of people of county in December 1854.