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

Gilroy

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

1. Gilroy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

John Gilroy arrived in Monterey in 1814 on one of the North-West Co. trading ships; "ISAAC TODD," which he deserted. He then fled to the Santa Clara Valley, marrying Maria Clara Ortega and settling on Rancho San Ysidro. His rightful name was John Cameron, but having run away as a minor, he changed it to avoid being arrested and sent back home.
The City of Gilroy was named for this Scot who lived in idle contentment, squandered his wealth and died destitute on July 26, 1869. age 77 years.
Plaque placed with permission of the Gilroy Family.

Dedicated June 13, 1981
Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850
E Clampus Vitus.
"Right Wrongs Nobody"

Erected 1981 by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 E Clampus Vitus,.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1829.

Location. 36° 59.74′ N, 121° 35.002′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California

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, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Miller Avenue. Marker is located at the Christmas Hill Park. From the park's entrance, follow the road to the left, through the parking lots, toward the south end of the Park and the Amphitheater area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7050 Miller Avenue, Gilroy CA 95020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gilroy Carnegie Library (approx. 1.1 miles away); Company B 184th Infantry (approx. 1.1 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named In Memoriam (approx. 1.1 miles away); Butterfield Overland Stage (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Gilroy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Agriculture in Gilroy (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Gilroy (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Article – Gilroy, California. (Submitted on May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

2. Gilroy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,084 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.