Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Parade of Champions
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 5, 2013
1. Parade of Champions Marker
1845 – 1995
In recognition of the efforts of the citizens of the City of Santa Clara and the members of the Santa Clara Council #84.
This event started with the Drum & Bugle Corps of Y.M.I. in 1945, and expanded to feature the Vanguards and also honor athletic champions of the City of Santa Clara.
Erected 1995 by Santa Clara Council #84.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 37° 21.267′ N, 121° 56.736′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It is on Lafayette Street near El Camino Real, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1467 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara CA 95050, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: S.E.S. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Field House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Walnut Growers Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Copeland Morse Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morse Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick C. Franck, Jr., Residence (approx. 0.2 miles
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More about this marker. This marker is located at Larry J. Marshall Park.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 5, 2013
2. Parade of Champions Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
