Windsor in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Shiloh Cemetery

Photographed By Loren Wilson, June 22, 2007

1. Shiloh Cemetery Plaque

Inscription. Shiloh Cemetery has long been a place of rest. The first recorded burial took place in the shadow of the area’s Methodist Church in October 1850. The church burned in 1867 and was relocated to Windsor, leaving the cemetery uncared for. In 1885 a maintenance association was formed but into the 20th century burials happened haphazardly. In 1937 voters authorized a cemetery district and the cemetery was surveyed in 1940. Since the 1950’s the district has made many improvements with consideration given to retaining the history of the cemetery. This is the final resting place of several Brothers of ECV, including Jerry Barndt, widely known in the Bay Area as Emperor Norton II.

Erected 2005 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004 and Yerba Buena Chapter #1 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1850.

Location. 38° 31.538′ N, 122° 48.898′ W. Marker is in Windsor, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from Windsor Road north of Shiloh Road, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted on a memorial wall in the center of the Santa Rosa Memorial Park - Shiloh Addition.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7130 Windsor Road, Windsor CA 95492, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Present Day Windsor (approx. 1.6 miles away); Historical Events from the 20th Century (approx. 1.6 miles away); Early Windsor's People: The Southern Pomo (approx. 1.6 miles away); East Windsor: The First Gathering Place (approx. 1.6 miles away); Windsor's Historically Important Families (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nature and Agriculture (approx. 1.6 miles away); West Windsor: The New Gathering Place (approx. 1.6 miles away); Walters Ranch Hop Kiln (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.

More about this marker. On this marker the organization's name is spelled "Clampsus" which is an early (mid 1800's) spelling.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Dan Klassen was Noble GrandHumbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson

— Submitted April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Shiloh Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Loren Wilson, June 22, 2007

2. Shiloh Cemetery Marker

Shiloh Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Diane Phillips

3. Shiloh Cemetery

Photographed By Diane Phillips

4. Shiloh Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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