Hollister in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of San Justo Ranch Home
of
Colonel W.W. Hollister
for whom
this city was named
at its founding in 1868
Marker placed by San Benito County Historical Society
Copa de Oro Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West
1965
Erected 1965 by Copa de Oro Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 36° 51.161′ N, 121° 24.283′ W. Marker is in Hollister, California, in San Benito County. Marker is on 4th Street west of Monterey Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hollister CA 95023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Clyde "Wino Willie" Forkner, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Benito County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); State Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollister Sesquicentennial Celebration (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hollister Train Service (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cottage Corners (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of the Tres Pinos Hotel (approx. 6.3 miles away); 19th Hole Rendezvous (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hollister.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.