Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Morgan Hill United Methodist Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2011

1. Morgan Hill United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1893, seven pioneers who had just arrive in the new township of Morgan Hill built the Methodist Episcopal Church sanctuary on this land, which was donated by the Phillips Land Company. The church constructed with lumber hauled by wagon from San Jose, was Morgan Hill’s first place of worship and its first schoolhouse. In 1894, the adjoining parsonage was constructed. Both buildings are examples of the American Gothic form of architecture popular at the time. The embossed tin plate interior of the sanctuary is also representative of the era.

In 1930, the church was moved thirty feet west to its present location to allow for widening of the street. The social hall and kitchen was also added at the time. In 1988, the sanctuary and parsonage were restored as the first project of the City of Morgan Hill’s Historic Preservation Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 37° 7.622′ N, 121° 39.114′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. It is at the intersection of Monterey Road and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Monterey Road. Marker is mounted on the front of the building facing Monterey Road. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 17191 Monterey Road, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Page House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nob Hill Hiking Trail (about 400 feet away); Oak Trees of Morgan Hill (about 500 feet away); Murphy's Majestic Oak (about 600 feet away); Votaw Building (about 800 feet away); Waiting For The Train (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Skeels Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.

Morgan Hill United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2011

2. Morgan Hill United Methodist Church

Marker is to the left of the entrance.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2011

3. Morgan Hill United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.