Masonic Temple

Historical marker location:

1379 East 14th Street, San Leandro, California

( Marker is at the intersection of East 14th Street and Joaquin Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East 14th Street.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.