Historical Marker

First Court House

Historical marker location:
15930 Lewis Street, Snelling, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Lewis Street (State Highway 59) and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Lewis Street.)
Marker installed: 1930

in Merced County.

During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.