Upper Lake

Historical marker location:

9501 Main Street, Upper Lake, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 1st Street South, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

Recapturing Its Vibrant 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.