Saratoga in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Grover House

14521 Big Basin Way

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2013

1. Grover House Marker

Inscription. This charming pioneer cottage was built around 1895 for the family of retired farmer David Grover. After David’s death in 1906 at the age of 90, his widow Nancy and their son Henry continued to live in the house. Mrs. Grover was noted for her church and community activities.
This home is typical of the small gabled residences and summer homes built in Saratoga from the 1850s to the late 1890s. A number of local businesses have occupied the home over the last decade. Its historical and character-defining architectural design represented the quaint charm of Saratoga Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 37° 15.426′ N, 122° 2.065′ W. Marker is in Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Big Basin Way (California Route 9), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14521 Big Basin Way, Saratoga CA 95070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McCarthy Building (a few steps from this marker); Hutchinson /Cloud-Smith Store/Samuel Cloud House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Martin McCarty's Toll Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Hutchinson Building (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga State Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist-Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saratoga World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saratoga (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2013

2. Grover House Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 19, 2016

3. Grover House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.