Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
26GRACE3
1942
Department of Civil Defense establishes an aircraft lookout station on Nob Hill for duration of World War II. Station Identifier was “26GRACE3”
Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 37° 8.063′ N, 121° 39.458′ 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. First City Hall (here, next to this marker); Evacuation and Interment of Morgan Hill Japanese-Americans (here, next to this marker); Town of Morgan Hill Incorporated (here, next to this marker); Morgan Hill Volunteer Fire Department (here, next to this marker); Murphy-Stephens-Townsend Party (here, next to this marker); Rancho Ojo de Agua de la Coche (here, next to this marker); First Grammar School (here, next to this marker); Bank of Morgan Hill (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.
Also see . . . Centennial History Trail. Morgan Hill Historical Society website entry:
"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 March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.