Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Isola Kennedy Battles a Mountain Lion
1909
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
1. Isola Kennedy Battles a Mountain Lion Marker
Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1909.
Location. 37° 8.065′ N, 121° 39.461′ 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. First Morgan Hill Library (here, next to this marker); Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department (here, next to this marker); Town of Morgan Hill Incorporated (here, next to this marker); 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker); St. Martin Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Morgan Hill Airport (here, next to this marker); First City Hall (here, next to this marker); Murphy-Stephens-Townsend Party (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Isola V. Kennedy on Find a Grave.
"While several of the boys(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)were splashing about, a mountain lion appeared. The animal clawed one of the boys, leaving a long gash on his head. Isola stood up, but the mountain lion swung a forepaw and struck her back to the ground, sinking his teeth into her arm. She jabbed at him with a eight-inch hatpin. Fighting, Isola screamed to the boys to run."
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2. Morgan Hill Times: Local Heroine Isola Kennedy Sacrificed Life.
"While the attack continued, the four other boys raced to a nearby survey camp run by the Bay Cities Water Company. They told surveyor Jack Conlan, who was mapping out the area, about the lion attack. Quickly, he grabbed his shotgun and raced to the creek. A few minutes later, he arrived to see the lion on top of Kennedy as she defended herself with a long hat pin against its mauling."(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
3. 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(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)in the history of Morgan Hill and the surrounding area."Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 20222. Isola Kennedy Battles a Mountain Lion Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
3. Isola Kennedy Headstone
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
