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"Many Stories, One Morgan Hill"

Morgan Hill History Walk

Experience Morgan Hill’s rich local heritage at an easy, self-guided pace as you explore a curated walking trail of historically significant landmarks that tell the story of the city’s growth from early settlement to modern community life. Featuring 10 walking stops (1-10) and 9 driving sports (11-19) beginning at the historic Votaw Building, this trail invites you to discover the people, places, and moments that shaped Morgan Hill—from its agricultural roots and railroad expansion to the civic and cultural development that followed throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

A collection of thoughtfully selected historic sites is spread throughout the walk, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s evolving identity through architecture, public spaces, and preserved landmarks. Each stop along the route reveals a different chapter of local history, connecting you to the generations who built and shaped the community we see today.

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1

Votaw Building

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4

Morgan Hill Train Depot

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7

United Methodist Church

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10

George Edes House

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13

3rd Morgan Hill Grammar School

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16

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Acton House ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎

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19

Machado School

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2

Granada Theatre

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5

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Sunsweet Co-op‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

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8

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Skeel's Hotel‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

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11

Mount Hope Memorial Park

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14

Murphy Springs ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

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17

Guglielmo Winery

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3

The Granary

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6

Morgan Hill Grange

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9

Millhouse Mall

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12

St. Catherine Church

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15

Hiram Morgan Hill House

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18

21-Mile House

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Visit Villa Mira Monte:
17860 Monterey Road
P. O. Box 1258
Morgan Hill, CA 95038-1258

Museum Hours:

Saturdays:  10:00-1:00

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