Old Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Morgan Alley
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2025
1. Morgan Alley Marker
Named for William Morgan, an Englishman born in 1831 who had worked as a miner and lumberman. He built Pasadena's first permanent post office and the Morgan Block at 44-48 South Raymond Avenue.
This historical marker was donated by the city of Pasadena in honor of the Old Pasadena Streetscapes and Alley Walkways Core Group 1994-1997
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 34° 8.719′ N, 118° 8.859′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is at the intersection of Morgan Alley and Arroyo Parkway, on the left when traveling west on Morgan Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Morgan Alley, Pasadena CA 91105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greetings from Pasadena (a few steps from this marker); Plotkin Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brainard Alley (about 400 feet away); Braley Building (about 500 feet away); Mercantile Place (about 500 feet away); Former Kendall Automotive Company Office (about 600 feet away); Castle Green (about 700 feet away); Kendall Alley (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2025
2. Morgan Alley and Marker
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk at the driveway.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
