Information about the community of Modjeska Canyon in Orange County,
Southern California. Modjeska is a community in an unincorporated
county area in eastern Orange Countyy on the western slope of
the Santa Ana Mountains. It is a small community with only a few hundred residents,
a small park, a volunteer fire station two state historic sites, and one
national historic site.
Quick Facts About Modjeska Canyon
NAMED AFTER: Polish actress Helena Modjeska
STATUS: Unincorporated Local Community
TELEPHONE AREA CODE: 714
POSTAL ZIP CODE: 92676
COUNTY: Orange County
TOURISM REGIONS: South Orange County | California South Coast
LOCATION: Southern California
Historic Sites in Modjeska Canyon
HISTORIC SITE NAME: Flores Peak State Historical Landmark
HISTORIC SITE ID ID: California State Historical Landmark #225
DESCRIPTION: In 1857, Juan Flores and a band of outlaws murdered Sheriff
James Barton and part of his posse at Barton Mound. Pursued by a posse led
by General AndrEs Pico, Flores and his men were finally caught on Flores Peak.
LOCATION: Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, north side of Modjeska Camyon Road, Modjeska Canyon
HISTORIC SITE NAME: Modjeska House State Historical Landmark
HISTORIC SITE ID: California Historical Landmark #205
YEAR DESIGNATED: 1935
HISTORIC SITE SIZE: 14.4 Acres
DESCRIPTION: Famous as the home of Madame Modjeska, one of the world's greatest
actresses, the house was designed by Stanford White in 1888 and built on property
called the 'Forest of Arden.' Sold soon after her retirement, it remains a monument
to the woman who contributed immeasurably to the cultural life of Orange County.
LOCATION: 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road,Edge of Santiago Creek, Modjeska Canyon.
ABOUT 500 feet east of the intersection of Modjeska Canyon Road and
Harding Canyon Roa. Approximately eight miles northeast of El Toro.
HISTORIC SITE NAME: Modjeska House National Historic Place
ALSO KNOWN AS: Forest of Arden and Arden House
HISTORIC SITE ID: U.S. National Historic Place #1972000244
YEAR DESIGNATED: 1972 or 1990 ????
LOCATION: 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road,Edge of Santiago Creek, Modjeska Canyon
DESCRIPTION: Queen Anne style house built by architect Stanford White
as a retreat for for Polish stage actress Helena Modjeska in 1888.
Modjeska House Resources
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OC Parks: Arden Historic House and Gardens
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Walk at Arden: Helen Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
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Wikipedia Modjeska House Article
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Wikimedia Commons Picture of Modjeska House
Other Modjeska Attractions
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Modjeska Community Center and Park
Situated inside a former volunteer fire station built in 1947.
The building was converted into a community center with a meeting
room and kitchen in 1970. There is a two acre park across the
street from the center with a large grassy area, picnic tables,
native plant garden, children's playground, and basketball facilities.
Located at 276341 Silvarado Canyon Road. Phone: 714 649-2850.
Modjeska Canyon Nature Preserve
Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Hike
- Modjeska Community Center
- Modjeska Fire Station
Modjeska Canyon Events
EVENTS
- 4th of July Parade
- Movies in the Park
- Christmas Celebration
- Hallooween Celebration
Modjeska Canyon Resources
Wikipedia Introduction to Modjeska Canyon<>/a>
Silvarado Modjeska Recreation and Park District<>/a>
History of the Silverado Modjeska Area<>/a>
Modjeska Ranch Rescue<>/a>
Attractions Near Modjeska Canyon
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Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve (Irvine Ranch, northwest of Modjeska Canyon)
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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary (Silvarado)
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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park (Foothill Ranch, south of Modjeska Canyon)
Towns Near Modjeska Canyon
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Irvine (south of Modjeska Canyon)
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Lake Forest (southwest of Modjeska Canyon)
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Mission Viejo (south of Modjeska Canyon)
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Rancho Santa Margarita (southeast of Modjeska Canyon)
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Santiago Canyon (northwest of Modjeska Canyon)
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Silvarado (north of Modjeska Canyon)
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Trabuco Canyon (southeast of Modjeska Canyon)
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