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

Grand Army of the Republic

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

1. Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Inscription.
Grant Post #9
Modesto, California
1879 – 1938
GAR This plot was dedicated to the GAR members of Grant Post #9 who fought for the Union during the Civil War of 1861-1865. The post was chartered in 1879 with ten members and grew to several hundred. The remains of 36 of these veterans are buried here.
In 1907 Col. James Thompson and James Needham obtained two cannons from the U.S. Government Armory at Benicia. The twenty-four pounder coastal guns were cast in 1844 at the West Point Foundry of New York and shipped to California during the Civil War.
The cannons were placed here and dedicated on Memorial Day, May 30, 1907. In 1924 American Legion Post #74 replaced the original wooden cenotaph with the present day obelisk.
The cannons, obelisk, and grounds have been restored by the Stanislaus Civil War Association and with great pride are rededicated to honor and remember all veterans. Fraternity *** Charity *** Loyalty
Memorial Day, May 30, 2007
Estanislao Historical Foundation
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 2007 by Estanislao Historical Foundation, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites

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• Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the The Grand Army of the Republic series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1850.

Location. 37° 38.85′ N, 120° 58.9′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker can be reached from Scenic Drive. Marker and Memorial Plot 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silent City (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew McGinnes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Modesto Pioneer Cemetery (about 400 feet away); The McHenry Mansion (approx. ¾ mile away); The McHenry Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); United States Post Office (approx. one mile away); The Drive-Ins (approx. one mile away); Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

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Regarding Grand Army of the Republic.

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, April 1, 2023

2. Grand Army of the Republic Marker

The Grand Army of the Republic was a patriotic society of Union Army veterans founded in 1866 to strengthen the fraternal spirit, to perpetuate the memory, and to assist needy Civil War veterans and their families. In Modesto, Grand Post #9, GAR, received its charter on July 9, 1879, and proud members later marched in parades, arranged military funerals, and honored veterans with a permanent memorial located in the local cemetery.

Also see . . . Grand Army of the Republic. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Grand Army of the Republic Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

3. Grand Army of the Republic Monument

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

4. Grand Army of the Republic Monument

Looking North The marker can be seen at the base of the flag pole. Cannon "No.5" is on the north end and cannon "No.6" is on the south end of the GAR memorial plot.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

5. The Obelisk

Marker at Base of Obelisk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

6. Marker at Base of Obelisk

In Memoriam
to
Grant Post 9
by
Modesto Post 74
American Legion
Erected MCMXXV
A.D.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

7. "No. 5"

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 28, 2009

8. No.5

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 28, 2009

9. No.6

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 28, 2009

10. No.6

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,027 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. Photos: 1. submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.