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

Andrew McGinnes

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

1. Andrew McGinnes Marker

Inscription.
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.

Erected 2002 by E Clampus Vitus, Chapter No.58 and Stanislaus County Peace Officers Assoc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1811.

Location. 37° 38.902′ N, 120° 58.896′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. It can be reached from Scenic Drive. Marker and gravesite are located at 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Modesto Pioneer Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army of the Republic (about 300 feet away); Silent City (about 400 feet away); George Lucas Plaza (approx. 0.7 miles away); The McHenry Mansion (approx.

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0.8 miles away); The McHenry Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); United States Post Office (approx. one mile away); Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat (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. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Andrew McGinnes Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

2. Andrew McGinnes Headstone

died
Sept. 13, 1892
Aged
42 Years.
5 Mos. 27 Dys.
Native of Georgia

Gunfight at Stone Corral image. Click for more information.

via Chris Evans and John Sontag, 1892

3. Gunfight at Stone Corral

The aftermath
Chris Evans and John Sontag website entry.
Click for more information.

Andrew McGinnes Marker and Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

4. Andrew McGinnes Marker and Headstone

Addie E. McGinnes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

5. Addie E. McGinnes

Widow of
ANDREW W. McGINNES
Native of Ione,Calif.
1854 -- 1943
(Grave Located Next to Andrew McGinnes)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,471 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.