Stories Beyond the Trail

The History Trail is just the beginning. Browse these additional stories to learn about Morgan Hill's historic places, influential people, cultural heritage, and fascinating local treasures that extend beyond the official trail.

Poppy Jasper

What local treasure can be picked up off the ground and is found nowhere else?

The Morgan Hill Times

How did an 1890s ink-and-paper newspaper survive a cutthroat media war to become the town's oldest continuously operating business?

Veterans Memorial Square

How has a simple concrete roadway median in the heart of downtown Morgan Hill transformed into a place of remembrance?

Dunne Avenue

How did Dunne Avenue get its name?

El Camino Real

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El Toro

What is the official name today of the iconic mountain overlooking Morgan Hill?

First Stop Light

When was the first traffic light installed in Morgan Hill? Why?

Fountain Oaks

What do a camera fortune, a "Nature Singer" who could break glass with his voice, and a hidden estate have in common?

Henry W. Coe State Park

How did a rugged cattle ranch and a determined horse woman come together to create the largest state park in Northern California?

Hispanic Heritage

How does Morgan Hill celebrate its Hispanic roots?

Indigenous Peoples

What message do the descendants of Indigenous Peoples have for us?

Nob Hill

How did this peaceful hill serve Morgan Hill’s frontline defense during World War II?

Madrone

What notable landmark can still be seen in Madrone?