Gertie Deforce Cluff and her sister, Laure Deforce Gordon carved out careers originally followed exclusively by men. Gertie Became the publisher of the first newspaper in Lodi, "The Valley Review" and Laura, the first woman attorney in California . . . — — Map (db m243802) HM
Originally known as Hawks Corner, it was renamed Elliot in honor of pioneer rancher J. Elliot [sic] in 1863 when a post office was established. By the 1890s the town of Elliot [sic] boasted a Methodist church, and [sic] Odd Fellows hall, two . . . — — Map (db m151662) HM
Elliott Cemetery, established in 1859, is the final resting place for area pioneer families. It once was the site of a Methodist church and included a section for the Elliott I.O.O.F. Lodge. #288. This cemetery is the last vestige of the town of . . . — — Map (db m151207) HM
First and oldest Protestant house in northern San Joaquin County. Built in 1859 on land donated by Donald J. Staples. Constructed of bricks given by Dr. D.J. Locke, founder of Lockeford and Mr. James Tallmadge, a builder and brick mason. Built by . . . — — Map (db m41406) HM
Pioneer Hill
It was on this hill that Dr. Dean Jewett Locke and his brother Elmer H. Locke built the first cabin of this section in 1851. Disturbed by grizzly bears, they spent their first nights in the oak trees. Dr. Locke, physician for the . . . — — Map (db m143490) HM
