Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
US 101 Freeway
1970
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
1. US 101 Freeway Marker
Section of US 101 Freeway opens, bypassing downtown
Marker Two:
1985
101 Freeway section north of Morgan Hill opens, eliminating Blood Alley on old Monterey Highway
Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 37° 8.072′ N, 121° 39.458′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. It can be reached from Monterey Highway south of Wright Avenue. The ceramic markers are mounted to metal stands 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.
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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Skeels Hotel (here, next to this marker); Sweden Crown Prince and Princess (here, next to this marker); Santa Clara and Pajaro Railroad (here, next to this marker); Morgan Hill Unified School District (here, next to this marker); Tiburcio Vasquez Raids 21 Mile House (here, next to this marker); Virginia Mae Days (here, next to this marker); Live Oak Emerald Regime Band & Color Guard
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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 January 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
2. US 101 Freeway Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
3. US 101 Freeway Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
4. US 101 Freeway Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022
5. Centennial History Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5. submitted on January 7, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
