Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pioneer Grove Cemetery

Sacramento Pioneer Association

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Pioneer Grove Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

Pioneer Grove Cemetery. Sacramento Pioneer Association. The Sacramento Pioneer Association was founded in 1854 by men who came to California before 1850 and wished to preserve the memories of the epochal events in the Gold Rush era and the earliest days of Sacramento. Among the founding members resting here are Mark Hopkins, General Albert Maver Winn and James McClatchy. , The land for Pioneer Grove was purchased by the Association to provide a burial place for their deceased members and their families in remembrance and to never forget their place in history. In order to obtain a plot in the cemetery, one had to be a member of the Association. , Due to the annual flooding that had become such a problem in the city of Sacramento in the 1860s, cemeteries were restricted to areas of higher ground in the city. In October 1862, the Pioneers purchased their own burial land in what was then the "new Sacramento City Cemetery" which was situated on some of the highest ground in the outskirts of the city. Over the next 40 years, additional land was added through purchases and plot trades with the city of Sacramento. Property was gifted in 1880 from Mrs. Margaret Crocker, widow of E. B. Crocker. Pioneer Grove currently encompasses two and a half acres., In 1878, the Pioneers made the center of their property a grand mausoleum and burial place for Mark Hopkins. Today, the large Mausoleum is the architectural focus of the Grove and a renowned landmark within the Old Sacramento City Cemetery. Pioneer Grove is maintained and self-funded by the Sacramento Pioneer Association and does not receive any government funding. Over the last 150 years, the stone walkways, brick walls and headstones within the cemetery have deteriorated due to weather, pollution and vandals. The Pioneer Association's Maintenance Committee has restored much of the stonework to its original appearance and design , The Association also owns Pioneer Hall located at 1009 7th Street which was constructed in 1864 by the Association as their meeting facility. For more information about Pioneer Grove, go to the sacramentopioneer.org

The Sacramento Pioneer Association was founded in 1854 by men who came to California before 1850 and wished to preserve the memories of the epochal events in the Gold Rush era and the earliest days of Sacramento. Among the founding members resting here are Mark Hopkins, General Albert Maver Winn and James McClatchy.

The land for Pioneer Grove was purchased by the Association to provide a burial place for their deceased members and their families in remembrance and to never forget their place in history. In order to obtain a plot in the cemetery, one had to be a member of the Association.

Due to the annual flooding that had become such a problem in the city of Sacramento in the 1860s, cemeteries were restricted to areas of higher ground in the city. In October 1862, the Pioneers purchased their own burial land in what was then the "new Sacramento City Cemetery" which was situated on some of the highest ground in the outskirts of the city. Over the next 40 years, additional land was added through purchases and plot trades with the city of Sacramento. Property was gifted in 1880 from Mrs. Margaret Crocker, widow of E.

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B. Crocker. Pioneer Grove currently encompasses two and a half acres.

In 1878, the Pioneers made the center of their property a grand mausoleum and burial place for Mark Hopkins. Today, the large Mausoleum is the architectural focus of the Grove and a renowned landmark within the Old Sacramento City Cemetery. Pioneer Grove is maintained and self-funded by the Sacramento Pioneer Association and does not receive any government funding. Over the last 150 years, the stone walkways, brick walls and headstones within the cemetery have deteriorated due to weather, pollution and vandals. The Pioneer Association's Maintenance Committee has restored much of the stonework to its original appearance and design

The Association also owns Pioneer Hall located at 1009 7th Street which was constructed in 1864 by the Association as their meeting facility. For more information about Pioneer Grove, go to the sacramentopioneer.org

Erected by Sacramento Pioneer Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 38° 33.707′ N,

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

2. Pioneer Grove Cemetery Marker

121° 30.183′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. It can be reached from Eglantine Avenue north of Pioneer Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The metal marker is mounted to a wood post at the walkway to Pioneer Grove. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95818, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mark Hopkins (here, next to this marker); Mark Hopkins Monument (a few steps from this marker); Alexander B. Nixon, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred A. Hart (within shouting distance of this marker);

City Cemetery Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

3. City Cemetery Map

Founded 1849

Rev. O.C. Wheeler D.D., L.L.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); General Albert Maver Winn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pioneer Cemetery Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); California Pioneers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Other markers no longer nearby. Pioneer Cemetery Grove (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Mark Hopkins Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous Pioneer Cemetery Grove Marker

Also see . . . Sacramento Pioneer Association.

"The organization promoted camaraderie, civility and patriotism among its members and their families. Through the years, the Sacramento Pioneer Association has been instrumental in preserving artifacts, documents and historic buildings..."

(Submitted on July 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Sacramento Pioneer Association Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

4. Sacramento Pioneer Association Marker

Marker on the opposite (east) side of Pioneer Grove. Click on the image to view the details.

Cemetery Plot Map Next to the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

5. Cemetery Plot Map Next to the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.