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

Prairie City Cemetery

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 12, 2005

1. Prairie City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The site of the Prairie City Cemetery that once served the bustling gold rush town of Prairie City was located during construction of the Prairie City Road and Highway 50 Interchange in May 1997. It was used between 1853 and at least 1872 and may have first been known as the Alder Creek Hill Cemetery as early as 1852. It was likely used by the citizens of Prairie City and other surrounding communities.

Please visit the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery on Shadowfax Road off Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, where in 1998, the remains of twelve of the deceased from this cemetery were relocated by the California Department of Transportation.

Erected by California Department of Transportation, with cooperation of the Intel Corporation and the Folsom Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1997.

Location. 38° 38.623′ N, 121° 9.432′ W. Marker is in Folsom, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Prairie City Road close to U.S. 50, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folsom CA 95630, 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. Prairie City (here, next to this marker); Natomas Consolidated of California

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House (approx. 2.2 miles away); St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Young Wo Memorial Site (approx. 2½ miles away); Wells Fargo and Company (approx. 2½ miles away); Folsom Pony Express Terminus (approx. 2½ miles away); Folsom History Museum (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Folsom.

Regarding Prairie City Cemetery. See Prairie City Cemetery Marker (El Dorado County) in the "Other nearby markers" section.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 22, 2008

2. Prairie City Cemetery Marker

Gravesites at the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 30, 2005

3. Gravesites at the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery

Located on Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,081 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.