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
Modesto () is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,464 at the 2020 census, it is the 19th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Sacramento-Stockton- ...
. 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 (second-hand) 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 tallow company was a rendering plant that processed dead animal carcasses and fleshy leftovers
Leftovers are surplus foods remaining unconsumed at the end of a meal, which may be put in containers with the intention of eating later. Inedible remains like bones are considered ''waste'', not leftovers. Depending on the situation, the amoun ...
(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.
References
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External linksSouth Modesto at City-data.comMap of South Modesto
Geography of Modesto, California