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  1. Jan 30, 2024 · McHenry Mansion. Nestled amidst lush gardens and towering trees, the McHenry Mansion stands as a testament to Modesto's rich history and architectural heritage. This stunning Victorian-era home, adorned with ornate woodwork and elegant furnishings, offers a glimpse into the city's past, showcasing the opulence and grandeur of the era.

  2. Modesto is an amazing community that has something to offer everyone: a vibrant downtown bursting with great restaurants, movies, shows and festivals, unique neighborhoods, wonderful family-friendly parks and beautiful trees.

  3. A Brief History of Modesto. Modesto was founded as one of the San Joaquin Valley’s railroad towns. In the late 1860s, Collis Huntington, Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, and Charles Crocker (the “Big Four”) announced plans to construct a railroad down the San Joaquin Valley to connect the northern and southern portions of the state ...

  4. Stanislaus County (/ ˈ s t æ n ɪ s l ɔː (s)/ ⓘ; Spanish: Condado de Estanislao) is a county located in the San Joaquin Valley of the U.S. state of California.As of 2023, its estimated population is 564,404. The county seat is Modesto.. Stanislaus County makes up the Modesto metropolitan statistical area.The county is located just east of the San Francisco Bay Area and serves as a ...

  5. Modesto is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th largest city in California.

  6. Apr 11, 2024 · Show More. Modesto, city, seat (1871) of Stanislaus county, central California, U.S. It is situated on the Tuolumne River in the northern San Joaquin Valley, 94 miles (151 km) southeast of San Francisco. Founded in 1870 by the Central Pacific Railroad, it was named Modesto (Spanish: “Modesty”) when W.C. Ralston, a railway director ...

  7. The Modesto Arch displays the city's motto: "Water Wealth Contentment Health." Modesto ( Spanish for "modest") [1] is the county seat and largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. [2] As of 2020, 218,464 people lived in Modesto. [3] Modesto is in the Central Valley. It is on the Tuolumne River and near the Stanislaus River .

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