#0817 Site of First County Free Library Branch in California

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#0817 Site of First County Free Library Branch in California

Site information:

9125 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

38.409129,-121.361450

Plaque information:

State plaque

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Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California

In 1908 Elk Grove acquired through the efforts of Miss Harriet G. Eddy, then principal of Elk Grove Union High School, the first county free library branch in California. Subsequently, California's county free library branch system has become one of the most outstanding in America.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Elk Grove Parlor No.41, N.S.G.W. and Liberty Parlor No.213 N.D.G.W. September 9, 1967.

Registered 6/1/1967

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