Near Esparto in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Capay Cemetery

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 18, 2016

1. Capay Cemetery Marker

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These grounds hold the graves of pioneer settlers in the Capay Valley and Lamb Valley and those of Esparto's early families. Established in 1876 by the trustees of Capay Lodge No.230 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was the first public cemetery serving Capay Valley.

In 1893, the cemetery grew when Bill and Doc Duncan sold five acres to the trustees, enlarging the original six-acre site purchased from Jessie Aldrich and B.F. Cross. In 1894, two and two-thirds acres of Maria Hoppin land rounded out the cemetery.

Placed by the Capay Cemetery District Board of Trustees and the Yolo County Historical Society.

Erected by Capay Cemetery District Board of Trustees, Yolo County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 38° 41.634′ N, 122° 2.653′ W. Marker is near Esparto, California, in Yolo County. Marker can be reached from County Route 22 west of County Road 85B. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Esparto CA 95627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles

Capay Cemetery Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 18, 2016

2. Capay Cemetery Marker - wide view

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Capay-Langville School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cradwick Building (approx. 12.6 miles away); Hotel De Vilbiss (approx. 12.6 miles away); Vaca Valley Railroad (approx. 12.7 miles away); J. Robert Chapman Memorial Bridge (approx. 12.7 miles away); Wolfskill Grant (approx. 13½ miles away); Rumsey (approx. 17 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is located in Capay Cemetery, near the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.