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El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe (The Town of Saint Joseph of Guadalupe) was founded by José Joaquín Moraga on November 29, 1777, the first pueblo -town not associated with a mission or a military post (presidio) in upper Las Californias.
Statehood and Education. When the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded California to the United States at the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848, it took California two more years to become a state. San Jose was the first incorporated city in California, and served as the first capital.
Welcome to History San Jose. We preserve and enrich the cultural heritage of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs, and events. Find out more. Emergency Relief Fund.
San Jose history is all around, but rarely seen by the unsuspecting guest. Be sure to take the historical downtown walking tour, or check out these iconic landmarks to learn about San Jose’s role in shaping California history.
6 lis 2024 · Timeline of San José History. 1700s. 1777 - Spanish pueblo San Jose de Guadalupe founded. First civic settlement. 1777 - population 68. 1797 - San Jose mission founded. 1800-1849. 1803 - San Jose de Guadalupe church built. 1822 - Mexico in power. 1835 - Population: 700 (approximate) 1845 - Population: 900 (approximate)
History San José’s (HSJ) activities began in 1949 following the centennial celebration of the California Gold Rush and statehood. Known initially as the San José Historical Museum, and managed by the City of San José, History San José was incorporated with its current name as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1998.
Described below are the identified historians who have documented aspects of San José's history: Clyde Arbuckle. In the last years of his life, Clyde Arbuckle wrote a detailed history of San José, culminating his life-long passion for learning and teaching about the city's past.
