Wheatland in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Camp Far West Cemetery
Photographed By Margaret Tomer Rummens, April 5, 2009
1. Camp Far West Cemetery Monument
The bronze plaques originally mounted on the obelisk are missing and the monument has been extensively vandalized.
[ Inscribed on the monument: ]
Side A:
who were buried here between the years
1844 – 1856
Side B:
1911
By the Grand Parlor
Native Sons of the
Golden West
[ Inscription on missing bronze plaque: ]
Military Buried Here
Pvt. George Eckweller, Co.F., 2nd Inf. 1849 • Pvt. John Stevenson, Co.F., 2nd Inf. 1849 • Pvt. Newton Barnes, Co.F., 2nd Inf. 1849 • Pvt. Baldwin, Co.E., 2nd Inf. 1850
Erected 1911 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 2.373′ N, 121° 20.587′ W. Marker was in Wheatland, California, in Yuba County. Marker could be reached from Camp Far West Road south of Spenceville Road/Camp Beale Highway. Monument is located approximately 4.5 miles east of Wheatland. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Overland Emigrant Trail (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Graham Hotel (approx. 2.4 miles away); Truckee Trail – To Johnson Ranch (approx. 2.4 miles away); Union Shed (approx. 4˝ miles away); Durst Hop Ranch (approx. 4˝ miles away); Sheridan Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Johnson's Ranch (approx. 4.7 miles away); Holland House (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheatland.
More about this marker. The cemetery and monument are located on private property and are not accessible by the public.
Regarding Camp Far West Cemetery. In his book California, a Landmark History, published in 1941, Joseph R. Knowland writes: Camp Far West, located several miles east of Wheatland, was marked in 1911 by a monument erected by the Native Sons of the Golden West. This camp was established by the United States Government in 1849 to protect the early settlers of Yuba County and was abandoned in 1852. Many pioneers are buried in the ancient cemetery. No buildings remain.
Additional commentary.
Photographed By Margaret Tomer Rummens, April 5, 2009
2. Camp Far West Cemetery Monument
A newspaper article from 7 June 1939, states that the monument had already been shot up at that time.
— Submitted May 6, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California.
Photographed By Margaret Tomer Rummens, April 5, 2009
3. Camp Far West Cemetery
Photographed By Margaret Tomer Rummens, April 5, 2009
4. Camp Far West Cemetery
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
5. Camp Far West Dedication Plaque
This dedication plaque is located at the intersection of Spenceville Road and Main Street in Wheatland. (39.013978N,-121.419093W)
Camp Far West
US Army Outpost
1849 - 1852
Dedicated by
Camp Far West Parlor No. 218
Native Daughters of
The Golden West
May 6, 1950
US Army Outpost
1849 - 1852
Dedicated by
Camp Far West Parlor No. 218
Native Daughters of
The Golden West
May 6, 1950
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
6. Camp Far West Dedication Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,114 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 3, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
