The first ballot by a woman in an American presidential election was cast on this site November 3, 1868 by Charlotte (Charlie) Parkhurst, who masqueraded as a man for much of her life. She was a stagecoach driver in the Mother Lode Country during . . . — — Map (db m63489) HM
This plaque is a permanent reminder of and tribute to a man who was a mainstay of our community during his 25 years as caretaker; a brother to some, an uncle to many, and friend to us all. Day or night, he was there with a smile and a cheerful word . . . — — Map (db m265269) HM
On a chilling night in 1931, Soquel heard the haunting cry, “River, stay away from my door,” as Soquel Creek overflowed. A monstrous flood, 600 feet wide, surged toward Capitola, destroying everything in its path. This was just one chapter in . . . — — Map (db m264319) HM
