Katie Thompson – Mattie Thompson – Josie Campbell. ECV Preserving California History. On this site the remains of Katie Thompson, Mattie Thompson, and Josie Campbell were laid to rest. The children, were the grandchildren of Joseph Campbell, and all died of Scarlett Fever in 1877. Joseph Campbell was a prominent pioneer in this area where his name remains on many locations. The original grave markers were intentionally destroyed sometime during the 1920’s by the owner of Gracie’s Tavern, who tired of her hearing of graves in her parking lot. In keeping with the philosophy of protecting the widows and orphans this grave is remarked by ECV Pair-O-Dice 7-11
On this site the remains of Katie Thompson, Mattie Thompson, and Josie Campbell were laid to rest. The children, were the grandchildren of Joseph Campbell, and all died of Scarlett Fever in 1877. Joseph Campbell was a prominent pioneer in this area where his name remains on many locations. The original grave markers were intentionally destroyed sometime during the 1920’s by the owner of Gracie’s Tavern, who tired of her hearing of graves in her parking lot. In keeping with the philosophy of protecting the widows and orphans this grave is remarked by ECV Pair-O-Dice 7-11
Erected 2000 by E Clampus Vitus, Pair-O-Dice Chapter No. 7-11.
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 year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 40° 4.853′ N, 121° 33.065′ W. Marker is near Forest Ranch, California, in Butte County. Marker is at the intersection of Humboldt Road and Butte Creek Flat (Summit) Road on Humboldt Road. This marker is located at Butte Meadows near the right side of Bambi Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7436 Humboldt Road, Forest Ranch CA 95942, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
