| California (San Benito County), Hollister — Hollister Train Service |
| | The Tres Pinos Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad began train service to Hollister on July 13, 1871. Train service was a main reason the population grew from 300 in 1870 to over 2000 in 1873. Besides passenger service, major commodities shipped have been included hay, produce and beer. The final passenger excursion occurred on October 30, 1955. The depot, orignally constructed in the late 1860's, was fully restored by the Rodriguez family in 1991.
Jointly dedicated April 25, 1992 by . . . — Map (db m26832) |
| California (San Benito County), Hollister — Site of San Justo Ranch Home |
| |
Site of San Justo Ranch Home
of
Colonel W.W. Hollister
for whom
this city was named
at its founding in 1868
Marker placed by San Benito County Historical Society
Copa de Oro Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West
1965 — Map (db m26966) |
| California (San Benito County), Hollister — Vineyard School — 1891-1957 |
| | Education was important to settlers in San Benito County, who would start a school with as few as five pupils, a place to hold class and a teacher. Early schools were placed 'about 5 miles apart' because the students had to travel on foot or on horseback. Often built by subscriptions from neighboring settlers, schools such as this served as a community center when class was not in session. This structure served as a physical assurance to people who had been through tough times that their . . . — Map (db m26730) |
| California (San Benito County), Paicines — 324 — New Idria Mine — 54 Miles |
| | New Idria Mine ranks amoung the most famous quicksilver mines of the world. Named for Idria Mine, then in Austria. Mission Fathers, before the American Occupation, made assays and determined ore to be cinnabar. Work begun in 50's. In 1881 between two and three hundred men were employed.
Historical Landmark No. 324
Department of Public Works - Division of Highways — Map (db m26987) |
| California (San Benito County), Paicines — Tres Pinos/Paicines |
| | The original town of Tres Pinos had been here for more than a decade when its post office opened on January 24, 1971. The town lost use of its name after August 12, 1873, when the Southern Pacific Railroad opened the Tres Pinos Station 4.7 miles away. The town changed its name to Grogan on August 4, 1874, and the Tres Pinos post office re-opened near the train station six days later. On October 10, 1874, the former town of Tres Pinos assumed its current name, taken from the nearby Rancho . . . — Map (db m26942) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 179 — Castro - Breen Adobe |
| | This adobe building erected about 1838 on a grant of 1500 Spanish varas from the Mexican Government to Don Jose Maria Castro, interim Comandante General 1845-1846 and interim Governor of Alta California 1835-1836. Deeded by him February 7, 1849 to Patrick Breen, Senior, Pioneer and member of the Donner Party of 1846. Has since remained in the possession of his family. — Map (db m15354) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 |
| | Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led and expedition near this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area. — Map (db m15366) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — El Camino Real — (The Kings Highway) |
| | The above marker shows the direction of the road that connected the 21 Missions. Expeditions left here to go north to Mission Santa Clara or go south to the head-quarters at Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo.
This road was used from 1797 to about 1850.
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Erected by Boy Scout Troop 233 - Salinas, California, March 3, 1968 as qualification for the Historical Trails Award. — Map (db m15344) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — El Camino Real Bell |
| | . . . — Map (db m15335) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 181 — Fremont Peak — – 11 Mile Marker - |
| | In March 1846, Jose Castro, Mexican Military Commander, ordered John C. Fremont from the country, and with Kit Carson and 60 men he moved to top of peak. Built entrenchments, raised flag and awaited attack. Bear Flag Incident and Mexican War followed. State Historical Monument
Historical Landmark No.181
Department of Public Works, Division of Highways — Map (db m15321) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 181 — John Charles Fremont — 1813 – 1890 |
| | John Charles Fremont was a naturalist, explorer, scientist and Captain with the U.S. Topographical Engineers on his third expedition to the West when he camped on this mountain. His assignment was to survey, map, chart trails and find the shortest route between the East and the West for the U.S. Government.
Besides his military activities in California, Fremont is remembered for giving San Francisco’s “Golden Gate” its name; he was the military Governor of California for 50 days; . . . — Map (db m15318) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 195 — Mission San Juan Bautista |
| | . . . — Map (db m15353) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — Safety Follows Wisdom |
| | Portland Cement Association
Safety Trophy Award
Ideal Cement Compamy
San Juan Bautista, California for a
Perfect Safety Record in 1960 — Map (db m15322) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — San Juan Bautista Historic District |
| | San Juan Bautista Historic District
has been designated a
REGISTERED NATIONAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States — Map (db m15355) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — The San Andreas Fault Exhibit & El Camino Real Earthquake Walk |
| | In Celebration of the
U.S.Geological Survey's Centennial
1879 - 1979
Dedicated July 4, 1979
by
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
In Cooperation With
Old Mission San Juan Bautista-Diocese of Monterey,
U.S.Geological Survey-Department of the Interior,
California State Historical Park-San Juan Bautista
and the Citizens of San Juan Bautista, California — Map (db m15340) |
| California (San Benito County), Tres Pinos — 19th Hole Rendevous — Once a Saloon, Always a Saloon — Erected 1890 |
| | Eviglia's Place operated by Frank & Henrietta Eviglia for 40 years. Operated as 19th Hole by John Eviglia & Jean Mouret for 17 years.
Operated by Buck (ECV) & Stoffer (ECV) for 13 years. Operated 1 year by Welch & Galleri. Currently operated by Jerry Riddle (ECV).
An infamous Clamper watering trough
Dedicated April 25, 1981 - 5986 ECV
Monterey Viejo Chapter No. 1846
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m26777) |
| California (San Benito County), Tres Pinos — Site of the Tres Pinos Hotel — 1873-1958 |
| |
The hotel served patrons
of the Southern Pacific
line that ended at the
Tres Pinos turntable.
Monterey Viejo Chapter
E Clampus Vitus
June 2, 1973 — Map (db m26920) |
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