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

Alexander B. Nixon, M.D.

(1820-1889)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Alexander B. Nixon, M.D. Marker

Inscription. Dr. Nixon, tall and impeccably dressed with a silk hat, Prince Albert coat and carrying an elegant gold handled cane, could be seen in downtown Sacramento walking toward 13th and D Street to the Central Pacific Railroad Hospital where he was Chief Surgeon (1869-1885). He was one of Sacramento's pioneer physicians who came to mine gold in 1849, went home to Ohio, then decided to return to practice medicine. He became active in medical, public health, community, political and religious affairs and was a founding member of the Sacramento Society for Medical Improvement (now the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society). He served as President of the Society in 1875 and at the same time was President of the California Medical Association. While President of the State Society he cast the deciding vote to admit women doctors. He was active in the formation of the Republican Party in Sacramento and served as State Senator and also was Commissioner of Lunacy for 25 years. Dr. Nixon was on the Board of Trustees for the Unitarian Society of Sacramento. He was survived by his second wife (who later became an M.D.) and four children.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars

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• Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 33.717′ N, 121° 30.167′ 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 next to the headstone in the Pioneer Grove section, Plot 124, lot 83. 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: Rev. O.C. Wheeler D.D., L.L.D. (here, next to this marker); Mark Hopkins Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Grove Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark Hopkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred A. Hart (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pioneer Cemetery Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); General Albert Maver Winn

Alexander B. Nixon, M.D. Marker & Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

2. Alexander B. Nixon, M.D. Marker & Headstone

(within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Rhodes Crocker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Other markers no longer nearby. Mark Hopkins Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Pioneer Cemetery Grove (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The headstone reads:
Dr. A. B. Nixon
Died
Nov. 2, 1889.
Aged
69 Y’rs, 8 M’s, 3D’s.
A Native of Ohio

Also see . . .
1. Alexander B. Nixon Republican. JoinCalifornia

"1884: Candidate for Mayor of Sacramento (Lost)"

(Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

2. Dr Alexander Butler Nixon. Find A Grave

"He served as Commissioner of Lunacy for 25 years."

(Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Pioneer Grove Plot Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

3. Pioneer Grove Plot Map

City Cemetery Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

4. City Cemetery Map

Founded 1849

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.