| California (Stanislaus County), Ceres — Ceres Volunteer Fire Department |
| | Dedicated to the
CERES VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Organized June 1, 1911
George W. Wood
First Chief
— Reorganized 1921—
Erected by the People of
Ceres 1940 — Map (db m19468) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Ceres — Ceres War Memorial |
| | Remember those who
Remembered us.
The Living – The Dead
The POW – The MIA
They Will Not Be Forgotten.
Dedicated November 11. 1989
Founder Glen R. Perales Vietnam Vet
W.W. I
Sterling Pack • H. Barker • Harold Johnson • Oscar Snover • Cecil Thompson • Edgar Annear
W.W. II
Tillson Barrows • Paul Hickey • John Boyd • Dale Swift + • Walter F. Perra • Richard T. Everts • Poney L. Amant + • Fred E. Koepky • Stan E. Stevens • Jerold . . . — Map (db m19462) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Empire — 418 — Empire City |
| | 1 mile south of this spot is the site of Empire City. Founded 1850 by John G. Marvin . Head of navigation on the Tuolumne River, military supply depot and 2nd county seat of Stanislaus County. Destroyed by flood in 1861 – 62.
Dedicated Oct. 28, 1961
Estanislao Chapter No. 58
E. Clampus Vitus — Map (db m19453) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Empire — 418 — Empire City |
| | Two miles south of this spot was the site of “Empire City,” located on the south bank of the river. Founded in 1850 by John C. Marvin. The town was head of navigation on the Tuolumne River. It was a military supply depot for Forts Miller and Tahone. Elected the second Stanislaus County Seat on October 21, 1854. Three stores, one three story hotel, two boarding houses, a blacksmith shop, church and a school house were present. Vessels called “Petite Steamers” like the . . . — Map (db m20210) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Knights Ferry — 347 — Knights Ferry |
| | Picturesque mining center and trading post, 1849, once called Dentville. Early ferry to the southern mines; county seat 1862-72; rare wooden covered bridge reputedly designed by U. S. Grant, brother-in-law of the Dent brothers, 1854; old flour mill, 1854. — Map (db m6367) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Knights Ferry — Knights Ferry - The Store |
| | Founded in 1852. This grocery store has been in continuous operation sever since. Making it the oldest store of its kind in the state of California. It has survived several disastrous floods that struck this community. The old pot bellied stove at the rear of the store has served as a meeting place for town notables for years. — Map (db m12932) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Knights Ferry — Knights Ferry Covered Bridge |
| | Built in 1864, to replace the original bridge washed away by the flood of 1862. Fastened together with locust pins. A toll bridge until purchased by Stanislaus County in 1885.
Dedicated May 30, 1948
Rededicated May 2, 1988 — Map (db m12013) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Knights Ferry — Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder — Est. December 8, 1871 |
| | The Hook and Ladder Fire Wagon was purchased in New York, by Knights Ferry and shipped around the Horn. Arriving in San Francisco in 1872. On arrival it was “claimed” by a S.F. Fire Company. A delegation from Knights Ferry liberated the fire wagon and brought it home. In 1998 the Oakdale Rural Volunteers completely rebuilt it to its original splendor. — Map (db m12945) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Knights Ferry — Tulloch’s Mill |
| | In the late 1850’s David Loche built Knight’s Ferry’s first flour mill. It was destroyed by the flood of 1862, and a second new mill was built here by David Tulloch.
A dam upstream diverted water to a water wheel which turned the millstones.
Before the turn of the century, Charles Tulloch, David’s son, converted the flour mill into a hydroelectric plant. This plant provided electrical power for the surrounding countryside until the late 1920’s. — Map (db m12928) |
| California (Stanislaus County), La Grange — Tuolumne Gold Dredge |
| | Behind this monument rests the historic Tuolumne Gold Dredge which started operation at Patricksville, just east of this location, on June 15, 1938. A Walter Johnson No. 52 Model, it floated on a self-created pond of water. It was larger than a football field, weighed over 2500 tons, and cost $543,148 to construct. The dredge used electricity to drive 120 4000 lb. buckets 70 ft. deep to recover gold. It ceased operation in July 1951. The total amount of gold recovered is unknown. — Map (db m7323) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Andrew McGinnes |
| |
He laid down his life in the line of duty, 1892
Stanislaus County Sheriff
And
Deputy Marshall
________________
Dedicated May 8, 2002
E Clampus Vitus, Chapter No.58
And
Stanislaus County Peace Officers Assn. — Map (db m19459) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Grand Army of the Republic |
| |
Grant Post #9
Modesto, California
1879 – 1938
GAR
This plot was dedicated to the GAR members of Grant Post #9 who fought for the Union during the Civil War of 1861-1865. The post was chartered in 1879 with ten members and grew to several hundred. The remains of 36 of these veterans are buried here.
In 1907 Col. James Thompson and James Needham obtained two cannons from the U.S. Government Armory at Benicia. The twenty-four pounder coastal guns were cast in 1844 at the West . . . — Map (db m19455) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat |
| | Originally called “Ralston” after the
founder who was too modest to permit
the use of his name, hence “Modesto”
Adamsville – 1854, Named after Doctor Adams, the only physician in the area.
Empire City – 1854-1855, Original city completely destroyed by floods, the present Empire being slightly north of the original city.
La Grange – 1856-1861, Originally “French Bar” named after the French miners who settled here to mine gold. . . . — Map (db m19506) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Modesto Pioneer Cemetery |
| |
Formerly Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Wildey Lodge) Cemetery
The flagpole and bricks used in this monument are from the Hughson Hotel built in 1913 by Luella Hughson. This modern hotel had a 36 foot redwood flagpole where the American flag was flown every day. The Hughson Hotel was torn down in 1998.
Dedicated July 4, 2000
E Clampus Vitus, Chapter 58
Vince Sabean, Nobel Grand Humbug — Map (db m19454) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Modesto War Memorial |
| |
In memory to those who gave their lives for God and their Country
[Next to the Marker is also a 6 sided Monument listing the names of Stanislaus County Fallen Soldiers, gifted by Joe J. & Diane Venturin, and a "Guns are Silent" Monument dedicated by The American Legion Post 74, March 7, 1932]
[Panel 1:]
PEACE
This silent tribute to the fallen heros
of Stanislaus County who gave their
lives for family and country that
Freedom and Peace may endure. . . . — Map (db m19482) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Silent City |
| |
The first recorded burial here was in 1860, but oral history says there were burials as early as 1850. Veterans of wars and conflicts since the Civil War are also buried here. In 1890 a wooden sidewalk was built from downtown so that the ladies’ dresses wouldn’t get muddy when they visited the graves of Modesto and Stanislaus County are at rest here.
Administered and Maintained by the
Modesto Cemetery Association
Dedicated May 18, 1996
Estanislao Chapter 58
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m19458) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — The McHenry Mansion |
| | The McHenry Mansion, built in 1883 by Robert McHenry, prominent local rancher/banker, is a fine example of the Victorian Italianate Style of architecture. In 1923, it was converted into apartments and remained as such until 1976 when the Julio R. Gallo Foundation purchased it and donated it to the City of Modesto for restoration and for community use. The mansion is decorated and furnished with antiques appropriate to the period when Robert and his wife, Matilda, inhabited the mansion (1883 . . . — Map (db m19470) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — The Paper Boy |
| | October 12, 1995
Betty Saletta, Sculptor
[Second Marker:]
For much of our community’s history, the young person who delivered The Modesto Bee to our homes has been an enduring symbol of initiative and pluck. The paper boy celebrates the timeless treasure of hope bestowed upon each generation by its youth. May our community always nurture the priceless gift of our children. — Map (db m19507) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Newman — Orestimba |
| | A local Indian word for "meeting place". Nearby are the famous Indian rocks and sycamore grove where mission padres met with the local Indian tribes. Visited by Lt. Moraga and Fr. Viader on October 25, 1810. Became a favorite watering place for travelers of El Camino Viejo, "the Old Road", that traversed the west side of the valley from San Pedro to San Antonio".
Erected April 20, 1974
Estanislao Chapter No. 58 NGH
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m17243) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Oakdale — Langworth |
| | Site of the town of Langworth. Founded in 1860 by Henry Langworthy It was on a branch of the old Mariposa Road that crossed the Stanislaus River at Islips Ferry. Was part of the 8 square league rancho granted by Mexico to A. B. Thompson in 1846. Langworth post office, 1864-1871, was moved to Oakdale when the railroad was built.
Erected October 15, 1966
Estanislao Chapter No. 58
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m6365) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Patterson — Patterson & Western Railroad |
| | The narrow gauge railroad winding some 25 miles from Patterson through Del Puerto Canyon operated from Sept. 20, 1916 to August 14, 1920. During World War I, the railroad brought the much needed minerals of magnesite, manganese chrome and quicksilver down the rugged canyon to the processing plant. The railroad served dozens of mines. There was a 3,000 foot tramway up to a mine high up on the side of the canyon. The furthermost terminal was the station of Jones, believed to be 3.8 miles west of . . . — Map (db m17968) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Patterson — Rancho del Puerto |
| | A 3 Sq. League - 13,340 acres - Rancho granted to Mariano and Pedro Hernandez on Jan. 20, 1844 by Gov. M. Micheltorina. Confirmed by the Land Commissioners on May 22, 1855 and by the U.S. District Court on Mar. 22, 1857. Patent issued by Pres. A. Lincoln on Aug. 15, 1864 to S. G. Reed and R. S. Wade. The grant was purchased in 1866 by J. D. Patterson and subdivided in 1909 to form Patterson Colony.
Erected Oct. 23, 1971
Estanislao Chapter No. 58
David C. Boling, NGH
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m27312) |
| California (Stanislaus County), Riverbank — Riverbank Historical Museum |
| | This building was constructed in 1921 by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and served as a public library. In 1996 it was placed into the National Registry of Historic Places. The history of our community is preserved in this museum by the Riverbank Historical Society.
Dedicated February 2, 1997
E Clampus Vitus
Estanislao Chapter No.58
Noble Grand Humbug
Marvin Harper — Map (db m19460) |
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