Marker text: SITE OF FIRST COUNTY COURT HOUSE
San Luis Obispo was established February 18, 1850, as one of the original counties of California. The first county government was housed in Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. In 1854 county offices were transferred to the Casa Grande Building on Court Street. In early 1873 on this site first county court house was erected where county government has since functioned.
Marker placed by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with San Luis Obispo County Centennial Committee
Dedicated February 18, 1950