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Historic Graffiti Cruise Route Historical Markers

The Historic Graffiti Cruise Route captures the elements that inspired the 1973 George Lucas film American Graffiti. The film created a nostalgic resurgence of ‘50s music and led to the hit TV series Happy Days. The Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau placed 25 historical markers along the original route. Additional information can be found at www.ModestoCruiseRoute.com
 
By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023
American Graffiti Marker
1 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — American Graffiti — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street north of J Street.
2 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Downtown Culture, Arts & Music — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street south of I Street, on the right when traveling south.
3 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Drag Racing — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On J Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on J Street.
4 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Evolution of the Cruise Route — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On J Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on J Street.
5 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — George Lucas — Visionary Filmmaker — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street south of J Street, on the right when traveling north.
6 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — George Lucas — The Early Years — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street north of I Street, on the right when traveling north.
7 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Graffiti Summer — ”People from around the world would come to enjoy the cars, music, fun, and history of Modesto…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On G Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street.
8 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — History of Modesto — ”Welcome to Modesto, a Classic American City and home of the Historic Graffiti Cruise Route!” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street north of J Street, on the right when traveling north.
9 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Hometown Heroes — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street at H Street, on the right when traveling south on 11th Street.
10 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Key Classic Cars — ”The ‘50’s were a time when cars were chopped, rebuilt, and worked on as a hobby…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street at H Street, on the right when traveling north on 10th Street.
11 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Local Lucas History — Where Were You in ’62? — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street at J Street, on the right when traveling south on 11th Street.
12 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Modesto Feeds the World — “Modesto and Stanislaus County represent a diverse cornucopia of agricultural bounty…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street at G Street, on the right when traveling north on 10th Street.
13 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Modesto Music Scene — "The Modesto Area music scene is loaded with talent..." — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On Tenth Street at I Street, on the right when traveling north on Tenth Street.
14 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Movie Theaters – Then and Now — “If only the seats in the back row of the balcony could talk” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
Near 10th Street south of K Street, on the right when traveling north.
15 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Nightclubs and Dancehalls of the 50s and 60s — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street south of J Street, on the right when traveling north.
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16 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Car Customizers — ”Modesto was the home of some of the most legendary street rod builders and car customizers.” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street south of J Street, on the right when traveling south.
17 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Drive-Ins — “The drive-in was the place to be seen…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On G Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street.
18 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The High Schools — ”Modesto was a one-high school town for 70 years…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street at G Street, on the right when traveling north on 11th Street.
19 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Modesto Community Experience — ”ModestoCana is served daily!” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On K Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on K Street.
20 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Music of American Graffiti — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On I Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on I Street.
21 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Origin of Cruising — ”It all began when the end of World War II provided a new era of freedom…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 10th Street south of I Street, on the right when traveling south.
22 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Police Cars of the Cruise — “The Modesto Police will forever be linked to American Graffiti…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On G Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street.
23 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Radio Stations — ”AM Radio was the voice of Rock ‘n Roll…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On 11th Street at K Street, on the right when traveling south on 11th Street.
 
 
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Nov. 12, 2026