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

Italian Immigrants

1880

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 30, 2022

1. Italian Immigrants Marker

Inscription. Italian immigrants came to Morgan Hill in the years of the great Mediterranean migration to the United States between 1880-1930. Their commitment to family, strong work ethic and passion to succeed laid the cultural foundation for a strong agrarian economy that lasted into the 1960s. They planted orchards and vineyards across the valley floor. April brought a sea of snow white prune blossoms, followed by warm summer days and cool nights, ideal for growing prunes, apricots and wine grapes.

Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 37° 8.07′ N, 121° 39.455′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. It 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.

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

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 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: Tiburcio Vasquez Raids 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker); Santa Clara and Pajaro Railroad (here, next to this marker); Madrone Soda Springs (here, next

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to this marker); Morgan Hill Unified School District (here, next to this marker); Circle of Circles (here, next to this marker); El Camino Real (here, next to this marker); 4000 BC to 1769 (here, next to this marker); Sweden Crown Prince and Princess (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.

"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 30, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022

2. Italian Immigrants Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.