Forced to Retreat

With the British troops holding the summit of Hobkirk’s Hill and his own army in disorder, Greene decided to retreat. In the confusion of battle, some of the American soldiers managed to carry off the army’s artillery, preventing its capture ...

Grand Army of the Republic

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 ...

Modesto Pioneer Cemetery

Formerly Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Wildey Lodge) Cemetery

The flagpole and bricks used in this monument are from the Hughson Hotel built in 1913 by Luella Hughson. This modern hotel had a 36 foot redwood flagpole where the American flag ...

Palo Verde Irrigation District Diversion Dam

1957 – 2007

Dedicated to the many pioneers that recognized the potential and value to our Valley of a gravity irrigation system, and the sacrifices made obtaining it.

In particular, to honor the following three persons, whose contributions uniquely contributed to the ...

Samuel Francis Du Pont

MDCCCIII - MDCCCLXV

Rear Admiral

United States Navy

Statue was erected

by the Congress

of the United States

in recognition of his

distinguished services

Originally placed in

Du Pont Circle

Washington D.C.

it was removed

to this site

A.D. MCMXX

Desert Strike

In May 1964, U.S. Strike Command (STRICOM) launched the largest military war game since World War II. Known as Joint Exercise Desert Strike, this two-week training exercise simulated a nuclear air and ground battle between the mythical governments of Nezona ...

Capt. Robert Kirkwood (1756-1791)

At the start of the American Revolution, Robert Kirkwood served as a lieutenant in Hazlet’s Delaware Regiment and in 1777 was promoted to captain and company commander in the 1st Delaware Continental Regiment. In the Battle of Camden (Aug. 16, ...

The Ditch

The Vaughn Agricultural and Mechanical Canal Company was chartered in 1874 by William J. Vaughn, President; William Tipton, Director; and James H. Comstock, Director and Secretary. Major H.M. Holmes was appointed attorney.

Irrigation for 2,000 acres of valley land and power ...

Keauhou - Kahalu'u Heritage Corridor

Moku (island districts) were traditionally subdivided into smaller land wedges called ahupua'a. Generally, these ahupua'a extend from the mountain to the sea and contain all the resources needed for sustainable living. Mauka (upland) field systems were cultivated for crops and ...

Dr. Luther Lee Friddell

Nov. 13, 1877 - July 20, 1950

A descendant of Mary Ann Roark Cross, "L.L." Fridell graduated from Grant Medical College, Chattanooga, 1902. He established his medical practice in Birchwood beginning in the horse and buggy days and spanning a period ...