Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City of Gilroy
150th Anniversary of Incorporation as a Charter City
Dedicated to the people of Gilroy, in celebration of its sesquicentennial
Erected 2020 by City of Gilroy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 0.454′ N, 121° 34.151′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Monterey Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is in the sidewalk at the east end of the Gilroy Historical Paseo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7453 Monterey Steet, Gilroy CA 95020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesbro Building (here, next to this marker); The Stinking Rose (a few steps from this marker); Gilroy Means Business (a few steps from this marker); Gilroy’s Cowboy Era (a few steps from this marker); Early Settlers (a few steps from this marker); Gilroy (within shouting distance of this marker); Agriculture in Gilroy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gilroy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.