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    In 1851 the youngest son, Daniel, married Maria Fisher, heiress to the neighboring 19,000 acre Rancho Laguna Seca. Diana, their precocious daughter secretly married Hiram Morgan Hill in 1882. When Daniel Murphy died, Diana inherited 4,500 acres of their original rancho in the shadow of El Toro. Diana and Hiram Morgan Hill built their estate, the Villa Mira Monte, between the railroad and Monterey Road in 1886.
    When the first Southern Pacific station was built in 1898, the railroad referred to this area as Huntington. Many visitors would request the train stop at "Morgan Hill's Ranch," changing the name to Morgan Hill.
    By 1896 the growing community had a population of 250 with a post office, depot, two hotels, a restaurant, and several churches and shops. There was much controversy over the incorporation of the city. The Times printed many editorials supporting the issue, while those opposed were fearful of higher taxes. But the "yes" vote won by a margin of 65-36 and Morgan Hill became incorporated November 10, 1906. By 1909 the population rose to 1,000.
    The first school was built in 1894, but was soon outgrown and in 1907 architect William Weeks designed a new school. By the 1920s the City was known for its agricultural products including prunes, apricots, peaches, pears, apples, walnuts, and almonds. The region boasted prosperous vineyards until Prohibition demanded that production temporarily cease.
    Around the 1950s Morgan Hill experienced an economic transformation from an agricultural center to a suburban residential community. Growth began to accelerate rapidly in the 1970s as Silicon Valley developed and workers were attracted to Morgan Hill's small town atmosphere, sense of community and reasonable housing prices.
    On November 3,1973 the Morgan Hill Civic Center and library were proudly dedicated to the community of 7,000. By 1980 the population increased to approximately 18,000 residents. The 2000 census confirmed that 33,000 citizens called Morgan Hill their home.
    Morgan Hill is located in southern Santa Clara Valley, approximately 12 miles south of San Jose, 10 miles north of Gilroy, and 15 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. The Valley is approximately 4 miles wide and is surrounded by the Santa Cruz mountain range to the west, and the Diablo mountain range to the east. Parks and open spaces abound, making Morgan Hill one of the last communities in the region with a charming, small town atmosphere.
    Combining great country living with well-known manufacturing and research firms, Morgan Hill prides itself as the "Small town that's big on business".
    Morgan Hill's combination of climate, resources, points of interests and ethnic diversity provide a solid economic environment as well as a vital and exciting community in which to live, work and play. As a growing business community, Morgan Hill is home to some recognizable names, including Ericsson Microelectronics, Specialized Bicycles, Anritsu, Sakata Seeds, Abbott Laboratories, and Media Arts. The Chamber's partnership with the City of Morgan Hill assists with stimulating economic growth and a high quality of life.
    For visitors, Morgan Hill also boasts a viable Downtown, which includes antique, boutique and specialty stores and a variety of fine restaurants. We are also known throughout the Valley for our wineries that provide tasting of vintage wines, first class golf courses, hot air ballooning and beautiful lakes for hiking, camping and boating. Being centrally located between San Francisco and Monterey makes Morgan Hill a destination worth visiting during your vacation.
    So, whether you plan to visit, work or live in Morgan Hill, there is something for everyone. Come visit the countryside of Silicon Valley.

Source: Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and Morgan Hill Historical Society

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