Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California
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heringermr
N 38° 24.547 W 121° 21.689
10S E 643059 N 4252479
California Historical Landmark #817
Waymark Code: WM4NF1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2008
Views: 45
Through the efforts of Miss Harriet G. Eddy, then principal of Elk Grove Union High School, in 1908 Elk Grove acquired the first county free library branch in California. Subsequently, California's county free library branch system has become one of the most outstanding in America.
Marker Number: 817.00
Marker Name: SITE OF FIRST COUNTY FREE LIBRARY BRANCH IN CALIFORNIA
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 09/09/1967
Location:
9125 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove
Website: [Web Link]
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