Calistoga in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pioneer Cemetery

Photographed By Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

1. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dating back to the 1860’s, this cemetery served as a final resting place for many of the famous of Napa Valley pioneers. It wasn’t until 1885 that this cemetery site was surveyed and was permanently established as a cemetery known today as Pioneer Cemetery.

Erected 1975 by Sam Brannan Chapter No. 1004, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 38° 34.77′ N, 122° 35.576′ W. Marker is in Calistoga, California, in Napa County. Marker can be reached from Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128) east of Petrified Forest Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1968 California 128, Calistoga CA 94515, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Calistoga Sam Brannan Center (approx. 0.7 miles away); Calistoga City Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); Mount View Hotel (approx. ¾ mile away); Calistoga Depot (approx.

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0.8 miles away); Oat Hill Mine Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Old Faithful Steam Well (approx. 1.3 miles away); To Commemorate..."Petrified Charlie" (approx. 2.9 miles away); Petrified Forest (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calistoga.

More about this marker. Plaque is located to the left, inside the entrance to the Pioneer Cemetery. The cemetery is on the west side of Foothill Boulevard, between Petrified Forest Road and Lincoln Avenue (Highway 29) in Calistoga, Napa County. This is .7 miles northwest from the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Myron Nightengale Jr. was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was erected. Plaque wording by Edward D. Hawkins

— Submitted April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Photographed By Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

2. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Pioneer Cemetery Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Loren Wilson, April 11, 2008

3. Pioneer Cemetery Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.