Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Silent City

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

1. Silent City Marker

Inscription.
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 their loved ones. Many of the founders 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

Erected 1996 by Estanislao Chapter No. 58, E. Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1811.

Location. 37° 38.839′ N, 120° 58.933′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the southern fence of the Modesto Pioneer Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 Scenic Drive, Modesto CA 95350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Army of the Republic (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Modesto Pioneer Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew McGinnes (about 400 feet away); George Lucas Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); The McHenry Mansion (approx. 0.7 miles away); The McHenry Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); United States Post Office (approx. one mile away); The Drive-Ins (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Paper Boy (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. See “Nearby Marker” Modesto Pioneer Cemetery for additional information.

Also see . . . A History of the Modesto Pioneer Cemetery. (Submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Silent City Marker and Modesto Pioneer Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 28, 2009

2. Silent City Marker and Modesto Pioneer Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,970 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.