Site of First County Courthouse

California State Historic Landmark 503

Plaque exists. No site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


02/20/96
#503 Site of the First County Courthouse, Union City
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.

Site Photo:

No site exists.
Nothing remains of this site.

Location:

30977 Union City Blvd and Smith St, Alvarado District, Union City.

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