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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NNT_rancho-san-andres-castro-adobe_Watsonville-CA.html
The Castro Adobe is an outstanding example of Monterey Colonial architectural styling. The adobe functioned as a regional social center due to the importance of its location as the governing seat of the Castro family rural empire, which reached ac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MD6_the-discovery-of-california-redwoods_Watsonville-CA.html
July 14, 1769, an expedition led by Don Gaspar de Portola left San Diego to rediscover Vizcaino's "Lost Port of Monterey". The expedition reached but failed to recognize Monterey Bay, traveled north, and discovered San Francisco Bay November 4, 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16NT_james-a-hall_Watsonville-CA.html
An accomplished attorney and Watsonville mayor, James A. Hall was an adventurer at heart. In the summer of 1900, he set out to find a lost mining claim near Teller, Alaska. Before too long, he was lost himself. Without provisions and clad in summe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16NS_men-die-o-liberty-that-thou-endurs_Watsonville-CA.html
World War I:Men Die O Liberty That Thou Endurs1918Joseph Rebeiro · Lester Rowe · Reuben Silva · William Sullivan
World War II:Plaque 1:May the memory of those alumni ofWatsonvilleUnion High SchoolWho gave their lives on the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16N5_judge-julius-lee-house_Watsonville-CA.html
This propertyThe Judge Lee HouseBuilt 1894Has been placed on the National Registerof Historic PlacesBy the United StatesDepartment of the Interior Second Marker:Pajaro ValleyHistorical AssociationLandmarkJudge Julius Lee House1894W. H. Weeks, Arch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16N4_charley-darkey-parkhurst_Watsonville-CA.html
Noted whip of the Gold Rush days. Drove stage over Mt. Madonna in early days of valley. Last run San Jaun (sic) to Santa Cruz. Death in cabin near the 7 Mile House, revealed "One Eyed Charlie," a woman. The first woman to vote in the U.S. Nov. 3, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11J6_a-year-to-remember-in-watsonville_Watsonville-CA.html
The year 1868 saw many important beginnings in downtown Watsonville. It was the year Watsonville was incorporated, the first nursery was established by James Waters and Jacob Blackburn, All Saints Episcopal Church was founded, the first wharf was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1157_donald-leon-rose_Watsonville-CA.html
Dedicated tothe memory ofDonald Leon RoseBorn July 1888Killed in ActionAugust 10, 1918.St. Miniel, France4th Military Police91st Division
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1155_the-lettunich-building_Watsonville-CA.html
Once hailed as the most elegant hotel south of San Francisco, the Mansion House in Watsonville, built in 1871, was considered past its prime in 1910. Owners Mateo and M.N. Lettunich, orchardists who also operated the P?jaro Valley's largest fruit …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1154_this-gun-was-used_Watsonville-CA.html
To fire the first salute(October 18th, 1850)on the arrival of the newsin Californiaproclaimingits admission to the union.Remounted for the City of Watsonville, March 22, 1922 by the Watsonville Parlor, No, 65, Native Sons of the Golden WestTablet …