Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Madrone
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
1. Madrone Marker
Inscription.
Madrone. . Founded in 1858, Madrone is the oldest and most historic neighborhood of present day Morgan Hill. On this site was the original Butterfield Stage stop, hotel, livery and blacksmith shop. Eventually, with the coming of the railroad, Madrone became the way station for travelers to the hot springs in the eastern foothills. On the corner of Tilton Ave. (formerly Church St.) and Monterey Rd. (El Camino Real) was the first church of Morgan Hill: old Sacred Heart Mission. Nearby the Madrone Rodeo and Horse Show existed until 1934.,
Plaque Dedication: June 2002, To the City of Morgan Hill and the Morgan Hill Historical Society , By Rocke and Glenda Garcia and Shea Homes.
Founded in 1858, Madrone is the oldest and most historic neighborhood of present day Morgan Hill. On this site was the original Butterfield Stage stop, hotel, livery and blacksmith shop. Eventually, with the coming of the railroad, Madrone became the way station for travelers to the hot springs in the eastern foothills. On the corner of Tilton Ave. (formerly Church St.) and Monterey Rd. (El Camino Real) was the first church of Morgan Hill: old Sacred Heart Mission. Nearby the Madrone Rodeo and Horse Show existed until 1934.
Plaque Dedication: June 2002
To the City of Morgan Hill and the Morgan Hill Historical Society
By Rocke and Glenda Garcia and Shea Homes
Erected 2002 by Rocke and Glenda Garcia and Shea Homes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 37° 9.054′ N, 121° 40.473′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Sage Avenue near Marjoram Drive. The plaque is mounted to a metal stand in the flower bed at the east end of Capriano Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 Curry Avenue, Morgan Hill CA 95037, 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
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
2. Madrone Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
3. Tile at Centennial History Trail
1958
Madrone annexed by City of Morgan Hill
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
