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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTV_the-paper-boy_Modesto-CA.html
October 12, 1995Betty Saletta, Sculptor[Second Marker:]For much of our community's history, the young person who delivered The Modesto Bee to our homes has been an enduring symbol of initiative and pluck. The paper boy celebrates the timeless trea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTU_modesto-stanislaus-county-seat_Modesto-CA.html
Originally called "Ralston" after thefounder who was too modest to permitthe use of his name, hence "Modesto"Adamsville - 1854, Named after Doctor Adams, the only physician in the area.
Empire City - 1854-1855, Original city completely destroye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTA_modesto-war-memorial_Modesto-CA.html
[Panel 1:]PEACEThis silent tribute to the fallen herosof Stanislaus County who gave their lives for family and country thatFreedom and Peace may endure.
They bravely fought not for fame orglory but for Liberty and Right.
We treasure their me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCT1_the-mchenry-mansion_Modesto-CA.html
The McHenry Mansion, built in 1883 by Robert McHenry, prominent local rancher/banker, is a fine example of the Victorian Italianate Style of architecture. In 1923, it was converted into apartments and remained as such until 1976 when the Julio R. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSZ_ceres-volunteer-fire-department_Ceres-CA.html
Dedicated to theCERES VOLUNTEERFIRE DEPARTMENTOrganized June 1, 1911George W. WoodFirst Chief
— Reorganized 1921—
Erected by the People ofCeres 1940
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSU_ceres-war-memorial_Ceres-CA.html
Remember those whoRemembered us.The Living - The DeadThe POW - The MIAThey Will Not Be Forgotten.Dedicated November 11. 1989Founder Glen R. Perales Vietnam VetW.W. ISterling Pack · H. Barker · Harold Johnson · Oscar Snover &mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSS_riverbank-historical-museum_Riverbank-CA.html
This building was constructed in 1921 by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and served as a public library. In 1996 it was placed into the National Registry of Historic Places. The history of our community is preserved in this museum by the Riverbank …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSR_andrew-mcginnes_Modesto-CA.html
He laid down his life in the line of duty, 1892Stanislaus County SheriffAndDeputy Marshall________________Dedicated May 8, 2002E Clampus Vitus, Chapter No.58AndStanislaus County Peace Officers Assn.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSQ_silent-city_Modesto-CA.html
The first recorded burial here was in 1860, but oral history says there were burials as early as 1850. Veterans of wars and conflicts since the Civil War are also buried here. In 1890 a wooden sidewalk was built from downtown so that the ladies' d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSN_grand-army-of-the-republic_Modesto-CA.html
Grant Post #9Modesto, California1879 - 1938GARThis 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 …