Fray Junipero Serra
Serra international [logo] This plaque honors the memory of Fray Junipero Serra “the apostle of California" who died 200 years ago after a life dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus...
Stone River by Andrew Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy England, b. 1959 Stone River, 2001 Sandstone Given in honor of Gerhard Casper, President, Stanford University, 1992–2000, for his vision and commitment to making the arts...
Michael Alan Wolder
In memory of Michael Alan Wolder 1965–2015 Mike Wolder served with distinction as a graduate student, wildlife biologist, and supervisory wildlife biologist at the Sacramento National Wildlife...
James Arthur Schuler
February 12, 1950 – December 1990 This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Jim Schuler, Fisheries Management Supervisor for the California Department of Fish and Game. Jim's knowledge of and...
Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite
Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite The Gaspar de Portolá expedition camped twice near this marker. During Spain's initial colonial thrust into Alta California, the exploration party...
Anchor Point Alaska
Anchor Point Alaska Most westerly highway point in North America. This point is mile 157 Sterling Highway. Lat:: 59 deg 48.1' north Long.: 151 deg 50.2' west 1971Submitted by: Eric Goodill
Sageland
Sageland In 1867 this small community became a supply center for the St. John, Burning Moscow, and other mines in the New El Dorado District. Several stores, saloons, and boarding houses...
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Vast and quiet, ringed by abrupt mountain ranges, the Carrizo Plain supports a mix of plant and animal communities that once existed throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Protecting and...
The Landing of Francis Drake H.M.S. "Golden Hinde"
In commemoration of The Landing of Francis Drake H.M.S. "Golden Hinde" upon these shores June 17, 1579 This cross erected by The Sir Francis Drake Associated of California June 1946Submitted...
Menlo Park
Irish immigrants Dennis J. Oliver and his brother- in-law D. C. McGlynn were Menlo Park's first permanent settlers in 1853. They found the tree- studded pastureland of this area reminiscent...
First Commercially Practicable Integrated Circuit
First Commercially Practicable Integrated Circuit At this site in 1959, Dr. Robert Noyce of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation invented the first integrated circuit that could be...
Semiconductor planar process and integrated circuit, 1959
IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing Semiconductor planar process and integrated circuit, 1959 The 1959 invention of the Planar Process by Jean A. Hoerni and the integrated...
William Lawson Plaza
William Lawson Plaza Dedicated to the spirit of community involvement as exemplified by Bill Lawson's more than 50 years of public service including Menlo Park Councilmember, 1952 - 1972,, and...
Remembering Henry Alton Hyde (1871 - 1949)
Remembering Henry Alton Hyde (1871 - 1949) Pioneer horticulturist and nurseryman For 59 years in the Monterey Bay area, H. A. Hyde engaged in plant propagation and development of fruit trees,...
In memory of Ann Cadwick and Marlene Braun
In memory of Ann Cadwick and Marlene Braun whose love and dedication for the Carrizo will not be forgotten. Remembering not that they died but celebrating their lives.