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 link to plaque | GUBSERVILLE Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Named after Frank Gubser, a German immigrant and barber, Gubserville was an important stage, mail, and teamster stop on the road between San Jose and Saratoga. Gubser served as the village's first and only postmaster, beginning July 5, 1882. Gubserville ceased to exist officially when the post office was discontinued on April 15, 1897. 1481 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Note: Take the frontage road at Saratoga Ave and Graves Ave to the dead end. The plaque is right there. There is no historical site, just an office building. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | MORELAND SCHOOL Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Established in 1851 as a subscription school meeting in private homes, this is the oldest rural school district in California. Its first teacher, Charles LaFollette, 1851, taught for three months, the second teacher, Abraham H. Featherman, stayed six months. Through efforts of Samuel Curtis Rogers, its third teacher, who taught from 1852 to 1854, the first public school building, formerly the home of Zechariah Moreland, was obtained in 1852. In 1853 Rogers secured organization of the school as Santa Clara Township School District No. 2, the school was renamed in Moreland's honor in 1862. 4335 Payne Ave at Saratoga, San Jose Note: The historic site is now an apartment complex. The plaque is easily visible on the north side of the road between Saratoga Ave and Southwood Dr. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | WINCHESTER HOUSE Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of rifle manufacturer William Winchester, this unique structure includes many outstanding elements of Victorian architecture and fine craftsmanship. Construction began in 1884 and continued without interruption until Mrs. Winchester's death in 1922. The continual building and remodeling created a 160-room house covering an area of six acres. 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose Note: Plaque is outside the eastern entrance. You do not need to pay admission to see it, or wander the grounds. Additional info: Winchester Mystery House |