Evergreen in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rockin’ M Ranch

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 17, 2012

1. Rockin’ M Ranch Marker

Inscription. “Following indigenous American Indian occupation, this land was part of Spain and then Mexico. Under Mexican rule it was known as Rancho Yerba Buena de Socayre, a land grant deeded to Antonio Chaboya in 1833. It was the site of the historic Evergreen wagon stop and trading post. A long tradition of ranching took place here, as the property changed hands; Renaud Ranch, William Frederick Ranch, H.W. Golds Ranch, John Aborn Ranch, and John Prusch Ranch. This was the homestead of Emma Prusch whose farm a few miles away still operates as a living history park. Finally, it was a bustling rodeo arena known as the Rockin’ M Ranch, managed by Louise Mobby. As the city of San Jose grew around her, Louise Mobby and her family continued to sponsor junior rodeo programs where young cowboys developed their roping skills and went on to become rodeo champions."

Erected 2000 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus,.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 37° 19.063′ N,

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121° 48.433′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Evergreen. It is on Pettigrew Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2195 Pettigrew Drive, San Jose CA 95148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Francis J. Smith House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Montgomery Hill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Emma Prusch and Her Park (approx. 2.7 miles away); Rod Diridon Sr. Trolley Barn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Settler’s Grove (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Print Shop (approx. 2.8 miles away); Electric Light Tower (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Printing Office

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 17, 2012

2. Rockin’ M Ranch Marker

The lower plaque reads: Erected by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1859 ECV
October 21, 2000
Dedicated February 17, 2007
"Right Wrongs Nobody"

(approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Nelson-DeLuz House (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 17, 2012

3. Rockin’ M Ranch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,618 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.