South Modesto
Encyclopedia
South Modesto is the term that refers to the areas south of the Tuolumne River
, in Modesto
. The region consists of the census-designated places of Bret Harte
, Shackelford
, and Bystrom
; as well as the county "islands" amidst them. The area is highly influenced by its residents of Mexican
descent, hence the supermarkets, businesses, and nickname "Little Mexico". With the remodel of the regionally-known flea market
"El Rematito", South Modesto has attracted more residents from other towns.
In 1918, the Modesto Tallow Company opened along a then-lonely Crows Landing Road. The tallow company was a rendering plant that processed dead animal carcasses and fleshy leftovers
(meats, fats, bones) from area restaurants and butchers to make tallow, an important ingredient in animal feed, tooth paste, soap, and glue, among other household products. Since then, the Modesto Tallow Company has ceased operation and has been torn down.
Map of South Modesto
Tuolumne River
The Tuolumne River is a California river that flows nearly from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley...
, in Modesto
Modesto, California
Modesto is a city in, and is the county seat of, Stanislaus County, California. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, Modesto ranks as the 18th largest city in the state of California....
. The region consists of the census-designated places of Bret Harte
Bret Harte, California
Bret Harte is a census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,152 at the 2010 census, down from 5,161 at the 2000 census...
, Shackelford
Shackelford, California
Shackelford is a census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 3,371 at the 2010 census, down from 5,170 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, and Bystrom
Bystrom, California
Bystrom is a census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,008 at the 2010 census, down from 4,518 at the 2000 census...
; as well as the county "islands" amidst them. The area is highly influenced by its residents of Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
descent, hence the supermarkets, businesses, and nickname "Little Mexico". With the remodel of the regionally-known flea market
Flea market
A flea market or swap meet is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold or bartered. It may be indoors, such as in a warehouse or school gymnasium; or it may be outdoors, such as in a field or under a tent...
"El Rematito", 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 Tuolomne 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 tallow company was a rendering plant that processed dead animal carcasses and fleshy leftovers
Leftovers
Leftovers are the uneaten edible remains of a meal after the meal is over, and everyone has finished eating. Food scraps that are not considered edible are not regarded as leftovers, but rather as waste material; any remaining edible portions constitute the leftovers.The ultimate fate of leftovers...
(meats, fats, bones) from area restaurants and butchers to make tallow, an important ingredient in animal feed, tooth paste, soap, and glue, among other household products. Since then, the Modesto Tallow Company has ceased operation and has been torn down.
External links
South Modesto at City-data.comMap of South Modesto
