Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of English Town

CCC Camp Mt. Madonna

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2012

1. Site of English Town Marker

Inscription. The Civilian Conservation Corps, established in 1933 by the Federal Government for nine years became one of the most constructive national service programs. CCC Companies: 1917-V, 1235, 3341, 3325, 739, 4500 occupied this camp between 1933 and 1939.

Projects directed by California Department of Forestry: service and fire road building, fire lookout towers, fire fighting crews, telephone lines, ranger station facilities.

Erected 1992 by Historical Heritage Commission, and National Association of CCC Alumni, John Muir Chapter 45.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1893.

Location. 37° 10.741′ N, 121° 50.385′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. The marker is located in Almaden Quicksilver County Park at English Camp on the English Camp Trail near the intersection of the Castillero Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Mt. Madonna (within shouting distance of this marker); English Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); English Camp School

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Yellow Kid (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The “Main Tunnel” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Day Tunnel (approx. ¼ mile away); Mining Operations (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rossi Retort (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Additional keywords. Civilian Conservation Corps

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2012

2. Site of English Town Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.