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

Saint Anthony Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 17, 2018

1. Saint Anthony Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1899, Mrs. Guadalupe Madero was concerned over the safety of her son, Antonio, away at the Spanish-American War. As a favor upon his safe return, she helped direct community funds & labor to construct Saint Anthony Church.

Erected by New Almaden Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 37° 10.41′ N, 121° 49.446′ W. Marker is in New Almaden, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. It is on Bertram Road near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31342 Bertram Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in

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what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vichy Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Helping Hand Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Reduction Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Mining Operation in California (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Mining in California (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Almaden.

Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 17, 2018

2. Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.