Historical Marker
Braselton Home Site
Historical marker location:
3252 Foothill Boulevard, Oroville, California
( Marker is on Foothill Boulevard near Oro-Bangor Highway/Foothill Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1968
The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci RodrÃguez 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.