Citrus Heights in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sylvan Cemetery
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2011
1. Sylvan Cemetery Marker
The roads within the cemetery are named. This marker sits at the intersection of Lewis Drive and Main Street.
Land for the Sylvan Cemetery was donated to the community in 1862 by early settler Daniel Lewis. The first person to be buried in the cemetery was James Horton. Mr. Horton had reportedly come to the area to seek his fortune in gold but suffered an eye ailment that was leading to blindness. Mr. Horton died at a very early age. A stone in the southeast corner of the graveyard marks his burial place. Since 1862 the cemetery has been expanded several times to the size of 18 acres. Many of the earliest settlers to this area, including the Aistons, Cavitts, Crosses, Dalys, and the Van Marens, are buried in the cemetery.Erected by City of Citrus Heights.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 42.011′ N, 121° 17.449′ W. Marker is in Citrus Heights, California, in Sacramento County. Marker can be reached from Auburn Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the building just inside the gates. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sylvan School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Citrus Heights Community Club (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Rusch Home (approx. ¾ mile away); San Juan High School (approx. 1½ miles away); Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Roseville - Placer County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Roseville Junction Monument (approx. 3 miles away); Benito Juarez (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Citrus Heights.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2011
2. Sylvan Cemetery Marker and Historic Cemetery Plaque
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3. Lower Plaque
Sacramento County as a
Historic Cemetery
Please help us preserve the graves, markers, and landscaping for future generations.
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
and Cemetery Advisory Committee
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4. James Horton Grave Marker
of Tenn.
Died Sept. 4, 1862
at the home of J.F. Cross
The first burial in
Sylvan Cemetery
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5. James Horton Grave Site
His grave site is located near the far southwestern corner of the cemetery.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2011
6. Volle/Rusch Family Plot
See Nearby Marker The Rusch Home for additional information on this pioneer Citrus Heights family.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 25, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
