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| Landmark #449 | Santa Cruz County | Visited: October 19, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the site of the historic town of Glenwood! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This historic town was founded by Charles C. Martin, who came around the Horn in 1847, and his wife, Hannah Carver Martin, who crossed the Isthmus. Martin first homesteaded the area in 1851 and operated a tollgate and station for stagecoaches crossing the mountains. Later he developed a lumber mill, winery, store, and the Glenwood Resort Hotel.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 4171 Glenwood Dr 0.4 mi N of Glenwood cutoff rd (Martin Rd) NE of Scotts Valley, CA 95066 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~360mi (580km) — 6hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |