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

Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department

1907

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022

1. Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Inscription. Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department established on January 17, 1907

Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1907.

Location. 37° 8.065′ N, 121° 39.459′ 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

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of this marker: Town of Morgan Hill Incorporated (here, next to this marker); Murphy-Stephens-Townsend Party (here, next to this marker); First City Hall (here, next to this marker); First Morgan Hill Library (here, next to this marker); Isola Kennedy Battles a Mountain Lion (here, next to this marker); Rancho Ojo de Agua de la Coche (here, next to this marker); Evacuation and Interment of Morgan Hill Japanese-Americans (here, next to this marker); 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.

Also see . . .
1. Morgan Hill Fire Department History.

"The original department consisted of 15 members, a hand wagon, and a horse drawn engine. By June the first fire station was built to house its first hose cart. In November 1908, a 36" fire bell was acquired, for a cost of $70.81. However, by February 1914, the use of this bell to signal curfews was discontinued due to firefighters mistaking its ringing for a fire alarm."

(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

2. Morgan Hill Historical Society: Centennial History Trail.

"The
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022

2. Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department Marker
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 January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.