Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11249 Surname: HINTON ------------------------- A wonderful article on the Rose Ranch and its owners, the Hintons, appeared in the Modesto Bee, Living/Garden section, Friday, May 11, 2001, pG1. Wonderful story. La Grange also has a wonderful Historical Museum, cared for and stimulated by descendants of some of the early families of the area. Displays of early dredging and hydraulic golf mining equipment, artifacts from the various cultural groups who helped work the mines (Chinese, Mexican, French, etc.). Photos of the La Grange school and community. Lake Don Pedro has stimulated recreational growth and Stanislaus County Parks has provided nice facilities in the town. The Modesto Bee, Saturday, May 5, 2001 had an extensive article about the La Grange Annual Homecoming Celebration held on Sunday, May 6 in the community.