Acampo in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dogtown Cemetery
Photographed by Brock Wiley
1. Dogtown Cemetery Marker
Quarter of a mile due north of Glenview Cemetery and west of Justice School was a pioneer town called Mackville. Later the town's name was changed to Dogtown because of the numerous stray dogs that were let loose by their retirement from the thriving dog track that was here, that it was said, to have a mercantile, blacksmith, two hotels, two saloons and three brothels.
Marked by a marble arched monument Bernard and Lizette Poppe and baby Clara Simpson are the only remaining graves at the Dogtown Cemetery as many were moved to Glenview in the 1920s. Poppe, a Russian immigrant born in 1802 worked for John Sutter at French Gulch after leading a wagon train to California in 1849. In 1851 Poppe purchased land along the south side of Collier Road from Dr. Thomas Elliott, normally called "Poppe Ranch". Bernard and Lizzete Poppe were laid to rest 1885 and 1883 respectively.
Erected 2022 by Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 38° 12.865′ N, 121° 5.805′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mackville Road Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lone Star Mill (approx. Ύ mile away); Glenview Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); James B. Anderson (approx. 0.9 miles away); David S. Terry (approx. 1.7 miles away); Athearn School Bell (approx. 1.7 miles away); Clements Elementary School (approx. 1.7 miles away); History of Clements Buckaroos (approx. 1.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 57 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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