Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The McHenry Mansion
E Clampus Vitus 58
Ron Grider
Nobel Grand Humbug
Erected 2006 by E Clampus Vitus, Chapter No.58.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 2006.
Location. 37° 38.599′ N, 120° 59.665′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County . Marker can be reached from the intersection of 15th Street and "I" Street. Marker is located at the Southwest corner of the mansion gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 906 15th Street, Modesto CA 95354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The McHenry Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat (approx. ¼ mile away); Modesto War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Guns Are Silent (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Modesto War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); George Lucas (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named George Lucas (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.
Regarding The McHenry Mansion. Shortly after building the Mansion, McHenry founded the First National Bank of Modesto. He also was named first board president of the Modesto Irrigation District. From 1884 to 1887, the home at 15th and I Streets was opened to the community on New Year's Day, a practice that many of the wealthier homeowners also took part in. This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on 04/04/1978.
Also see . . .
1. The McHenry Mansion. The home of Robert and Matilda McHenry website (Submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. McHenry Mansion, Modesto, California. Atlas Obscura entry (Submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,579 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 8. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9, 10. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.