Anthony Boucher: Editor and Writer

Historical marker location:

2643 Dana Street, Berkeley, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Dana Street and Derby Street, on the right when traveling north on Dana Street.)

Marker installed: 2015

Berkeley History.

The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.