Pittsburg in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rose Hill Cemetery
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2022
1. Rose Hill Cemetery Marker
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This pioneer cemetery was the Protestant burial ground for those who died during the 19th century boom of the Mt. Diablo Coal Mining District. It is located midway between Nortonville and Somersville townsites. Many of those buried here died in mining accidents or were victims of diphtheria, scarlet fever, or smallpox epidemics.
Vandalism had almost destroyed the cemetery by the time the East Bay Regional Park District assumed responsibility for the property in 1974. A long-term project to restore the cemetery is now in progress. If you have any information concerning people buried here or the whereabouts of missing gravestones, please call the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve headquarters at (510) 544-2750
For the protection of gravesites, gravestone rubbings are not permitted.
Erected by East Bay Regional Park District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.
Location.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2022
2. Rose Hill Cemetery Marker and Plot Map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Watts, Theophilus Watts and Thomas D. James (within shouting distance of this marker); Greathouse Portal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Diablo Coal Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eureka Slope (approx. 0.4 miles away); Somersville Townsite (approx. 0.4 miles away); Independent Mine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Mount Diablo Coal Field (approx. 0.4 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a metal stand at the east gate of the cemetery. There are also identical markers at the west gate. Rose Hill Cemetery is within the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2022
3. Plot map next to the Marker
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4. Looking west toward the cemetery
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5. NDGW/NSGW Monument Plaque
The monument is located at the west end of the cemetery.
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6. Looking east
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7. Edward F. Williams Plot
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8. Sara Norton Plot
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9. Thomas and Anne Richmond Plot
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10. Robert Leam Plot
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
