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

George Lucas Plaza

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 23, 2023

1. George Lucas Plaza Marker

Inscription. The movie remembrance of Modesto’s past, “American Graffiti,” was created by the noted filmmaker George Lucas, a Modesto native and a member of the Thomas Downey High School Class of 1962. The bronze sculpture, created by Betty Saletta, also entitled “American Graffiti,” celebrates the genius of George Lucas and the youthful innocence and dreams of the 50s and 60s.

Erected 1997.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 37° 38.724′ N, 120° 59.602′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Downey Avenue and 17th Street, in the median on Downey Avenue. The marker is mounted in the concrete in front of the sculpture. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Modesto CA 95354, 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

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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: The McHenry Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); The McHenry Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat (approx. 0.4 miles away); Modesto War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Guns Are Silent (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Modesto War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Lucas (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Paper Boy (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

George Lucas Plaza Marker and <i>American Graffiti</i> Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 23, 2023

2. George Lucas Plaza Marker and American Graffiti Sculpture

<i>American Graffiti</i> Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 23, 2023

3. American Graffiti Sculpture

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 23, 2023

4. George Lucas Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.