In 1853 Downieville was vying to become the new state capital of California, along with fifteen other California communities to replace Vallejo. The capital was moved to Benicia for a year, and then in 1854 to Sacramento.
In 1853 Downieville was vying to become the new state capital of California, along with fifteen other California communities to replace Vallejo The capital was moved to Benicia for a year, and then in 1854 to Sacramento.