Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sweden Crown Prince and Princess
1926
Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 37° 8.073′ N, 121° 39.456′ 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. 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. Morgan Hill Unified School District (here, next to this marker); US 101 Freeway (here, next to this marker); Skeels Hotel (here, next to this marker); Tiburcio Vasquez Raids 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker); Italian Immigrants (here, next to this marker); Santa Clara and Pajaro Railroad (here, next to this marker); Virginia Mae Days (a few steps from this marker); Live Oak Emerald Regime Band & Color Guard (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Sveadal.
"The League purchased 110 Acres near Uvas Canyon to be used as it's cultural heritage site in April 1926. The property was given the name of "SVEADAL", which roughly translates to Swedish Valley or Valley of the Swedes. On July 29, 1926, Sveadal was officially dedicated during a visit by Sweden’s Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Crown Princess Louise."(Submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. 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 January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.