Elk Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

1. Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder Marker

Inscription. This survivor of the ill-fated Donner Party was the daughter of George and Mary Blue Donner. Born near Springfield, Illinois, in 1832. She arrived in California in December 1846 with her sister, Leanna Charity Donner, and was rescued by the first relief party to reach the tragic scene. Married to Benjamin W. Wilder in 1853. She died on July 4, 1923, survived by her sister and two children.

Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in Cooperation with Liberty Parlor No. 213, Native Daughters of the Golden West (May 8, 1960). (Marker Number 719.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1865.

Location. 38° 24.518′ N, 121° 23.122′ W. Marker is in Elk Grove, California, in Sacramento County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and E. Stockton Boulevard. Marker is located in the Elk Grove Cosumnes-Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8540 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove CA 95624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies. James Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Elk Grove (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rhoads School (approx. one mile away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (approx. 1.1 miles away); Elk Grove History (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hasman Building/General Store (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Elk Grove History (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove.

Regarding Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 719).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder Marker and Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

2. Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder Marker and Gravesite

Sign at Entrance to Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 29, 2005

3. Sign at Entrance to Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,839 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.