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

Bonesio Winery

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 30, 2012

1. Bonesio Winery Marker

Inscription. This land was originally part of the El Rancho Solis granted in 1828. The main home is one of the oldest wooden structures in the county. Part of the present residence dates back to 1833 and the redwood timbers were hauled from Mt. Madonna for its construction. Vineyards were in production here prior to 1887 and for three generations the Bonesio family produced wines under the Uvas label. The winery was sold in 1976.

Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus, Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 37° 2.817′ N, 121° 39.178′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. It can be reached from Watsonville Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is on the grounds of the Kirgin Cellars Winery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy CA 95020, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ohlone Buildings (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rock Art (approx. 1.1 miles away); School Days (approx. 1.1 miles away); A journey of a Lifetime

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Food Processing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Uvas Creek (approx. 1.2 miles away); Arrival of the Spanish (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.

Also see . . . Kirigin Cellars. Winery homepage. Founded in 1916, Kirigin Cellars is one of California’s oldest wineries. (Submitted on April 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 30, 2012

2. Bonesio Winery Marker

Renovated portion of the main house. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 17, 2022

3. Renovated portion of the main house.

The manager said none of the original building remains. It was torn down and rebuilt.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,483 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.