5/5/2024
Landmark information
- Location:
1481 Saratoga Ave, San Jose - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
7/14/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
5/5/2024 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 17.742, W 121 59.264
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Gubserville
Named after Frank Gubser, a German immigrant and barber, Gubserville was an important stage, mail and teamster stop on the road between San Jose and Saratoga. Gubser served as the village's first and only postmaster, beginning July 5, 1882. Gubserville ceased to exist officially when the post office was discontinued on April 15, 1897.