Near Patrick's Point in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William Z. Hegy

1915 - 1986

Photographed by Karen Key, May 27, 2007

1. William Z. Hegy Marker

Inscription. A native of Plunkett, Saskatchewan, Canada. Graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Civil Engineering, began work with the Division of Highways in 1936. He worked in many positions and locations throughout his career, becoming State Maintenance Engineer prior to serving as Caltrans District Director in Eureka.

He was active in the community as President of the Eureka Rotary Club and the United Way; commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America; Board Chairman of Humboldt Area Foundation; Interim Manager, President and Board Member of KEET-TV; Foreman of the Humboldt County Grand Jury; Charter Member of the Humboldt North Coast Land Trust and a member of the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce; and was active in St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Arcata. Following an illustrious career of state and community service, he retired in 1978.

The portion of Highway 101 from Little River near the City of Trinidad to Patrick's Point undercrossing is designated the William Z. Hegy Memorial Highway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations

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• Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 41° 7.439′ N, 124° 9.007′ W. Marker is near Patrick's Point, California, in Humboldt County. It is on California Route 101. Marker is at a highway safety rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad CA 95570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

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 what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Holy Trinity Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Tsurai (approx. 4½ miles away); Town of Trinidad (approx. 4.6 miles away); Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse (approx. 4.6 miles away); Spain Claims Northern California

Photographed by Karen Key, May 27, 2007

2. William Z. Hegy Marker

(approx. 4.9 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,672 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.