California Historical Landmarks in Santa Clara County
Landmark 447
Gubserville
1481 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose
July 5, 1882 Through April 15, 1897
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.