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

Burnett School

1855

 
 
Burnett School Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
1. Burnett School Marker
Inscription. A 1912 photo of the original Burnett School in Madrone that was established in 1855 as the first public school between San Jose and Gilroy
 
Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
 
Location. 37° 8.068′ N, 121° 39.46′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Monterey Highway south of Wright Avenue. The ceramic marker is mounted to a metal stand in the spiral Centennial History Trail rose garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17860 Monterey Highway, Morgan Hill CA 95037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butterfield Stage Company (here, next to this marker); 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker); St. Martin Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); [Morgan Hill] Centennial Project (here, next to this marker); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (here, next to this marker); Virginia Mae Days (here, next to this marker); First Morgan Hill Library (here, next to this marker); Mushroom Mardi Gras (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.
 
Also see . . .  Morgan Hill Historical Society: Centennial History Trail
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"The Morgan Hill Centennial History Trail was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Morgan Hill. Starting at the center marker and then proceeding along an expanding spiral trail, you will pass approximately 100 raised post markers describing events in the history of Morgan Hill and the surrounding area."
(Submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.) 
 
Burnett School Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
2. Burnett School Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

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