Los Gatos in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Burrell School

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, November 18, 2017

1. Burrell School Marker

Inscription. In 1852, Lynman J. Burrell settled an area along the Santa Cruz Mountains and eventually establish Burrell Village. Burrell School is the last remaining structure of Burrell Village. Established in 1879, it served Santa Clara and Santa Cruz County residents until 1954. Because it served residents of both counties, teachers reported to superintendents of both counties. This created a friendly rivalry between the students academically and recreationally. The school was originally built in Santa Clara County, but because county lines were moved to the center of Summit Road, now lies in Santa Cruz County. Burrell School burned down in 1889 and was rebuilt on its original foundation in 1890. It was the first school in the Santa Cruz Mountains with a flagpole, which was originally dedicated on July 4 1890. The property was bought by Dave and Anne Moulton in 1973. They restored Burrell School and rededicated the flagpole a 100 years later on July 4, 1990. The site now is operated as Burrell School Vineyards and Winery by the Moulton Family.

Erected 2017 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850 El Viceroy Marques de Branciforte 1797 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1890.

Location. 37° 7.309′ N, 121° 55.937′ W. Marker is in Los Gatos, California, in Santa Cruz County. It can be reached from Summit Road. Marker is on the right side of the bulding. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos CA 95033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific

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Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chateau Liberté (approx. 2.1 miles away); Patchen (approx. 2.9 miles away); Mountain Charlie Big Tree (approx. 3.1 miles away); Miners and Settlers (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mountain Charlie Bear Fight (approx. 3.1 miles away); Military Community (approx. 3.2 miles away); Charles Martin Winery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Glenwood (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Gatos.

Burrell School Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez

2. Burrell School Building

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, November 18, 2017

3. Burrell School Building

Marker is to the right of this entrance.

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez

4. Burrell School Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.