San Jose is in which state?
AnswerCalifornia
San Jose is in Northern California.
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San Jose facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about San Jose, California, its history and Silicon Valley, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Who built the famously sprawling Winchester Mystery House?
AnswerSarah Winchester
Sarah Winchester kept building the house for decades.
Going deeper
In what year was the Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe founded?
Answer1777
It was the first civilian town in Spanish Alta California.
San Jose is the seat of which county?
AnswerSanta Clara County
San Jose is the largest city in Santa Clara County.
Which observatory sits atop Mount Hamilton near San Jose?
AnswerLick Observatory
Lick Observatory, funded by James Lick, opened in 1888.
Expert level
Before the tech era, the Santa Clara Valley was nicknamed what?
AnswerThe Valley of Heart's Delight
Its orchards made it one of the world's great fruit regions.
Which river flows through downtown San Jose?
AnswerGuadalupe River
The Guadalupe River Park runs through downtown.
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