Before Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?

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Zachariah Gibbs

1 October, 16:44

Before Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?

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Miracle Joyce · Answer 1

State Capitals of California

1) San Jose - 13th November 1849 to 1st May 1851 - Two storey adobe hotel. Top floor was for the Assembly and bottom floor was for the Senate.

2) Vallejo - 5th January 1852 to 4th February 1853 - (Temporary location in Sacramento 16th January 1852 to 4th May 1852 because work on building was not finished)

3) Benicia - 4th February 1853 to 25th February 1854 - Two storey brick building with two large rooms for the legislative chambers and many smaller rooms for various committees.

4) Sacramento - 25th February 1854 to present - Two storey wooden building which later was destroyed by fire. New building was built that accommodates a large number of individuals, various offices, and residences for officials and their staff.

5) San Francisco - 24th January 1862 - 15th May 1862 (Temporary location when Sacramento was completely flooded)