Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gilroy's First Post Office
Gilroy Historic Site No. 9
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
1. Gilroy's First Post Office Marker
Later rebuilt for Wentz Pharmacy by William Radtke in 1928
Placed by: Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation and the Gilroy Historical Society
Erected by Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation and the Gilroy Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 37° 0.507′ N, 121° 34.175′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of Monterey Street and Fifth Street, on the right when traveling south on Monterey Street. The resin marker is mounted on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7501 Monterey Street, 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. Thornton Building (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Coast Daylight GS-4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilroy Historic Site No. 14 (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinson Hardware Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stinking Rose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gilroy Historic Site No. 2
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
2. Gilroy's First Post Office Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
3. Rebuilt Pharmacy Building on the Former Site
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
