South Modesto is the area south of the
Tuolumne River
The Tuolumne River ( Yokutsan: ''Tawalimnu'') flows for through Central California, from the high Sierra Nevada to join the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley. Originating at over above sea level in Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne ...
, in
Modesto, California
Modesto ( ; ) is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the List of cities and towns in Ca ...
, United States. The region consists of the census-designated places of
Bret Harte
Bret Harte ( , born Francis Brett Hart, August 25, 1836 – May 5, 1902) was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a caree ...
,
Shackelford, and
Bystrom; as well as the county "islands" amidst them. The area is highly influenced by its residents of
Mexican
Mexican may refer to:
Mexico and its culture
*Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America
** People
*** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants
*** Mexica, ancient indigenous people ...
descent, hence the supermarkets, businesses, and nickname "Little Mexico". With the remodel of the regionally known
flea market
A flea market (or swap meet) is a type of street market that provides space for vendors to sell previously owned (secondhand) goods. This type of market is often seasonal. However, in recent years there has been the development of 'formal' ...
"
El Rematito",
Planners to rule on El Rematito market.
Retrieved January 19, 2011. South Modesto has attracted more residents from other towns.
History
In 1917, the city of Modesto built a two lane bridge connecting the city on the north bank to the then undeveloped south bank of the Tuolumne River. This was done to create a road link to areas south of the river (particularly Ceres) and for development south of the river.
In 1918, the Modesto Tallow Company opened along a then-lonely Crows Landing Road. The company was a rendering plant that processed dead animal carcasses and fleshy leftovers (meats, fats, bones) from area restaurants and butchers to make tallow
Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton suet, primarily made up of triglycerides.
In industry, tallow is not strictly defined as beef or mutton suet. In this context, tallow is animal fat that conforms to certain technical criteria, inc ...
, an important ingredient in animal feed, toothpaste, soap, and glue, among other household products. Since then, the plant has ceased operation and has been torn down.
References
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External links
South Modesto at City-data.com
Map of South Modesto
Geography of Modesto, California