Near Acampo in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Louis Andreas

? - 1846

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020

1. Louis Andreas Marker

Inscription. Louis, a member of the Michel LaFamboise 1832 Hudson's Bay fur brigade, camped nearby while working his way back home in the Willamette region of Oregon. Upon passing away in the night, his Negro slave and traveling companion buried him here with is boots and surveyors chains and then planted the rose bush they were carrying from Virginia.

His was the first known burial in what would become Liberty Cemetery.

Erected 2002 by E Clampus Vitus, Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69.

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 1832.

Location. 38° 14.029′ N, 121° 16.71′ W. Marker is near Acampo, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from Liberty Road near U.S. 99, on the left when traveling east. This grave site is in the Liberty Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acampo CA 95220, 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 flies. Cemetery of Children (a few steps from this marker); Liberty California (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Flag Pole (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chism Cooper Fugitt and Elizabeth (McWilliams) Fugitt

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(about 500 feet away); Galt Water Tower (approx. 1.9 miles away); Don Ray Building (approx. 1.9 miles away); George A. Lippi / Joseph F. Smith (approx. 2 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acampo.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020

2. Louis Andreas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.