San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Safety Follows Wisdom
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
1. Safety Follows Wisdom Marker
Erected by Portland Cement Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the "Safety Follows Wisdom" Portland Cement Association Safety Trophies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 36° 50.682′ N, 121° 32.342′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. Marker is on Fourth Street. Marker located at Abbey Park. Park located at southeast corner of 4th and Muckelemi Streets in San Juan Bautista. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fremont Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); Old School House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of San Juan Bautista (about 600 feet away); Native Daughters Adobe (about 700 feet away); De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (about 700 feet away); The Amah Mutsun Garden (about 800 feet
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Regarding Safety Follows Wisdom. Near identical markers, also erected starting in the mid-1920s, still stand in many small cement communities around America. The practice of awarding these monuments was abandoned during the 1980s, when costs became prohibitive.
Source: "Safety Follows Wisdom" marker - East Fultonham, Ohio, Submitted by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
Additional commentary.
1. Ideal Cement Company
Ideal Cement operated a Quarry at the base of San Juan Mountain from 1926 to 1973.
— Submitted January 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
2. Safety Follows Wisdom Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
3. Safety Follows Wisdom Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
4. Close Up of Sculpture-Artwork on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,468 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
