Historical Marker
Old Fire Hall
Historical marker location:
1982 Concord Avenue, Concord, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Salvio Street, on the left when traveling south on Concord Avenue.)
Marker installed: 2008
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.