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Ripon Memorial Library

 
 
Ripon Memorial Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Ripon Memorial Library Marker
Inscription. Erected in 1948 by the people of this community in the grateful commemoration of those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

This tablet presented by Clinton Mc Causland Post No. 190 American Legion
 
Erected 1948 by American Legion Post No. 190.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 37° 44.355′ N, 121° 7.69′ W. Marker is in Ripon, California, in San Joaquin County. Memorial is on West Main Street east of South Acacia Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 West Main Street, Ripon CA 95366, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Hope – 1846 (a few steps from this marker); Historic Ripon Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ripon Memorial Library (about 500 feet away); 75MM Howitzer (about 500 feet away); Ripon World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Estanislao's Stronghold (approx. 4.4 miles away); Durham Ferry (approx. 8.4 miles away); Site of San Joaquin City (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripon.
 
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The building is not the home of the Clarence Smit Museum.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Ripon Memorial Library
 
Also see . . .
1. About the Library. Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
"In December of 1948 the first full-fledged library opened on Main Street. This important civic institution was dedicated to the memory of servicemen from Ripon who died in WW II."
(Submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.) 

2. Museums and Library. Ripon Chamber of Commerce
"In July 2011, the Clarence Smit Museum was moved from Stouffer Park to the new location in the old Library building at 430 W. Main Street."
(Submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.) 
 
Ripon Memorial Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023
2. Ripon Memorial Library Marker
Ripon Memorial Library image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023
3. Ripon Memorial Library
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

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