Hollister in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hollister Sesquicentennial Celebration

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, August 5, 2022

1. Hollister Sesquicentennial Celebration Marker

Inscription. On November 19, 1868, the newly-formed San Justo Homestead Association initiated the formation of Hollister through the purchase of 21,000 acres of the former Rancho San Justo from William Welles Hollister. The association assured the prosperity of its enterprise with the establishment of rail service in July 1871. The town was initially incorporated by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on August 6, 1872, with the sonorous title, "Inhabitants of the Town of Hollister." After establishment of San Benito County in February 1874, the town was re-incorporated on March 26, 1874,By the California State Legislature with the more prosaic name, "Town of Hollister." Confirmed as the county seat on March 26, 1874, Hollister continues to be the political, social and economical hub of San Benito County.

Erected 2022 by Monterey Viejo 1846 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1874.

Location. 36° 50.954′ N, 121° 24.09′ W. Marker is in Hollister,

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California, in San Benito County. It is on Seventh Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 7th Street, Hollister CA 95023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically 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 what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); San Benito County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clyde "Wino Willie" Forkner, Jr. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hollister Train Service (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of San Justo Ranch Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cottage Corners (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of the Tres Pinos Hotel (approx. 6 miles away);

Marker on the wall at McKinnon Lumber image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, August 6, 2022

2. Marker on the wall at McKinnon Lumber

19th Hole Rendezvous (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hollister.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2022, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2022, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.