Historical Markers and War Memorials in Saratoga, California
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Established November 13, 1893
Garrad Farms was founded by David Garrod with the purchase of sixty-five acres. For over seventy years the family run farm was active in fruit production. In the following years the farm has been devoted to equestrian . . . — — Map (db m41493) HM
This charming pioneer cottage was built around 1895 for the family of retired farmer David Grover. After David’s death in 1906 at the age of 90, his widow Nancy and their son Henry continued to live in the house. Mrs. Grover was noted for her church . . . — — Map (db m68938) HM
Madronia Cemetery is Saratoga’s oldest institution. The first burials occurred on this site in 1854. Other burials followed over the next several years prior to its dedication as a cemetery.
This land was originally part of the Quito Land . . . — — Map (db m41447) HM
These two buildings appear to be connected, but they were actually built by different owners more than a decade apart.
The building on the right was a general store built circa 1884 by John Hutchinson, who became Saratoga’s postmaster in 1886. . . . — — Map (db m41340) HM
In 1856 John C. Hutchinson purchased 160 acres of land about one mile south of the Village. There was a limestone quarry on this land and lime was being produced from its lime kiln. In 1884 Mr. Hutchinson built this two story building with the . . . — — Map (db m41509) HM
This pioneer Western Falsefront store was built in 1890 by Daniel McCarthy, son of Village founders Hannah and Martin McCarty. It was locally known as the Green Store Building because for many years it was painted green.
This style of building . . . — — Map (db m41510) HM
Methodist Episcopal Church - The Methodist episcopal congregation held meetings in the Saratoga Village area (called McCarthyville at that time) as early as 1852, but this church was not built until 1895. The belfry with the steeple was added in . . . — — Map (db m195472) HM
From the winery that bears the name of Paul Masson, premium wines and champagne have flowed continuously since 1852, even during Prohibition under a special government license. Twice partially destroyed by earthquake and fire, the original sandstone . . . — — Map (db m2625) HM
Anza exploring party passed through the Saratoga area March 25, 1776. Lumbering in the mountains, which began 1847 and continued many years, brought the first settlers 1850. Among other industries established were lime quarry 1850s, grist mill . . . — — Map (db m2624) HM
This Classic Revival brick building was Saratoga’s first bank. It was designed by the architectural firm of Wolfe & McKenzie around 1912. Bank founders include Dr. Hogg, a local investor; Charles Blaney, who established Blaney Plaza at the Village . . . — — Map (db m68937) HM
In 1869 Saratoga's first school house, a two-room framed building, was constructed at the top of Fourth Street. With enrollment increasing, in 1897 an up-to-date wooden building was built complete with bell tower. The first unit of today's building . . . — — Map (db m195473) HM
In memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 'Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal' Martin Luther King Jr. — — Map (db m195467) HM
Site of
Martin McCarty’s Toll
Gate – 1850-51.
Around it grew this
town of many names:
Toll Gate · McCartysville
Bank Mills · Saratoga — — Map (db m41512) HM
This ancient native Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) is unique in its size. Its numbers are now greatly diminished as settlers cut them for firewood and fencing. It is found in the rolling foothills of Santa Clara Valley and the western foothills of the . . . — — Map (db m195466) HM
In the Fall of 1992 this Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) was cut at the Dinkney Creek Campground in the Sierra National Forest. When stressed by several years of drought, the tree died after it became infected by the disease "Blister Rust." After the . . . — — Map (db m195468) HM
The Warner Hutton House was constructed circa 1896 in the Queen Anne style, Typical of many Saratoga homes of the late 19th century, the structure was originally located off Sousa Lane in what is now the Route 85 freeway corridor.
The house was . . . — — Map (db m154878) HM