EDWIN MARKHAM HOME

Historical Landmark

Description:
Markham was born at Oregon City April 23, 1852 and later moved to a cattle ranch near Suisun. Later he and his mother moved to San Jose, and Markham entered the State Normal School, from which he graduated in 1872. Markham lived and taught school in many places but made this home his main residence, and it was here that he wrote The Man with the Hoe.

Registration Date: 1/6/1949

Location:
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara

Directions:
Kelley Park, 1600 Senter Rd, San Jose

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