Morgan Hill, California
Morgan Hill is a city in Santa Clara County, California.
Coordinates: 37°07′50″N 121°39′16″W / 37.13056°N 121.65444°WCoordinates: 37°07′50″N 121°39′16″W / 37.13056°N 121.65444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Santa Clara |
Incorporated | November 10, 1906[1] |
Named for | Diana and Hiram Morgan Hill |
Area | |
• Total | 12.94 sq mi (33.51 km2) |
• Land | 12.94 sq mi (33.51 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 44,686 |
• Density | 3,453.3/sq mi (1,333.51/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 95037-95038 |
FIPS code | 06-49278 |
GNIS feature ID | 1659174 |
Website | www |
Morgan Hill, California Media
The Malaguerra Winery in the Madrone neighborhood, built in 1869 by Californio rancher José María Malaguerra, is on the National Historic Register.
Given its Mediterranean climate, Morgan Hill is well known for its vineyards and wine-growing, as a part of the Santa Clara Valley designated AVA.
Morgan Hill is a major cycling destination, known for hosting the Tour of California, for being home to Specialized Bicycle Co., and for its bicycle culture.
The historic Morgan Hill School Building, designed by noted California architect W. H. Weeks
Villa Mira Monte was built in 1884 by Hiram Morgan Hill. It currently houses the Morgan Hill Museum & Historical Society.
Santa Clara Valley AVA winery in Morgan Hill
Upper Falls in Uvas Canyon County Park
References
- ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Morgan Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2021.