Camptonville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Acton Meek Cleveland

Aug. 4, 1900 - Nov. 12, 1989

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

1. Acton Meek Cleveland Marker

Inscription. Grandson of William Bull Meek; like his illustrious grandfather, Acton Cleveland served Camptonville very well over his lifetime. He operated the Meek Mercantile Store, became a Judge of the District Court, was a Deputy County Assessor, Post Office Clerk, Operator of the Camptonville Water Service, Supervisor of the district county road crew, and was Master and Secretary of the Masonic Lodge. He was the first Noble Grand Humbug of the William Bull Meek Chapter of E Clampus Vitus when it was formed in 1938. Main street in Camptonville is named after him.

Erected 2010 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 39° 27.12′ N, 121° 3.067′ W. Marker is in Camptonville, California, in Yuba County. It is on Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in a small town square at the entrance to the town. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15265 Cleveland Avenue, Camptonville CA 95922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert Campton (here, next to this marker); William Bull Meek / ECV Redivivus (here, next to this marker); Lester Allen Pelton (here, next to this marker); Mountain Range Lodge No. 18, F. & A. M. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Bull Meek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. Brown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henness Pass Road – Wisconsin House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camptonville.

Also see . . .
1. Acton Meek Cleveland. Acton Cleveland is buried at the Camptonville Cemetery. This Find-A-Grave posting shows a photo and includes additional information on his career. (Submitted on January 20, 2011.)

2. Camptonville, California. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. The Good Judge Acton Cleveland. McGuire's Place entry. (Submitted on September 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

2. Acton Meek Cleveland Marker

This marker is the lowest marker on this concrete marker base.

Monument and Markers at the Entrance to Camptonville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

3. Monument and Markers at the Entrance to Camptonville

Street Sign Across From Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

4. Street Sign Across From Marker

Cleveland Avenue
In honor of
Judge Acton M. Cleveland

Cleveland Avenue - The Main Street of Camptonville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 18, 2011

5. Cleveland Avenue - The Main Street of Camptonville

Early Postcard Image of Main Street, Camptonville image. Click for full size.

6. Early Postcard Image of Main Street, Camptonville

Judge Acton Cleveland image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, unknown

7. Judge Acton Cleveland

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on December 23, 2011. 7. submitted on September 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.