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

Adamsville

The First County Seat

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado

1. Adamsville Marker

Inscription. The Town of Adamsville was located approximately ½ mile west of this location. Founded in 1849 and named after Dr. David Adams, Adamsville became the county seat of the newly formed Stanislaus County on June 10, 1854. County government remained here until October 20, 1854 when it was moved to Empire City. No visible evidence of the town remains.

Erected 1990 by E Clampus Vitus Estanislao Chapter #58.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1854.

Location. 37° 34.836′ N, 121° 4.062′ W. Marker is near Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of West Service Road and Jennings Road, on the right when traveling west on West Service Road. The granite marker is mounted in a monument west of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Modesto CA 95358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Laird Park (approx. 4.6 miles away); Coffee Field (approx. 4.9 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot (approx. 5.4 miles away); The Modesto Arch (approx. 5½ miles away); The Origin of Cruising

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(approx. 5½ miles away); Bart Bartoni - The Godfather of 10th St (approx. 5½ miles away); Modesto Feeds the World (approx. 5½ miles away); The Car Customizers (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

Also see . . . eReference Desk: Stanislaus County, California.

"June 10, 1854. The first county election was held and Adamsville was selected as the county seat by thirty votes over Empire City. Adamsville was founded in 1849 by the county's first practicing physician, Dr. David Adams, and had a hotel, ferry and a few scattered residences. H.W. Wallis was elected County Judge; William D. Kirk as County Sheriff; Robert McGarvey as Clerk and Recorder; and S.P. Scaniker as District Attorney."

(Submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 6, 2023

2. Adamsville Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 6, 2023

3. Adamsville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.