The first court house where Alameda County government began, June 6, 1853. Officials met in two-story wooden building erected by Henry C. Smith and A. M. Church as merchandise store. Seat of government moved to San Leandro in 1856 following vote of people of county in December 1854.

State Registered Landmark No. 503

Marker is on Union City Boulevard near Cambridge Way, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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