Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Photographed By Loren Wilson
1. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Plaque
Established in 1854 with the burial of Thompson Mize on Oliver Beaulieu’s property, this cemetery holds the remains of over 5000 citizens hailing from all parts of the United States and various foreign countries. Graves include famous Sonoma County residents, veterans from the War of 1812 through the Korean War and victims of the 1906 Earthquake. The cemetery expanded over the years to its present 17 acres. By the 1930’s the cemetery fell into disrepair. Acquired by the City in 1979, the cemetery has been maintained since 1994 by volunteers of the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Restoration Committee.Erected 2001 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004 and Yerba Buena Chapter #1, 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 1854.
Location. 38° 27.328′ N, 122° 42.325′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Terrace
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Rosa Post Office and Federal Building (approx. 1.2 miles away); Luther Burbank Home (approx. 1.4 miles away); Luther Burbank's Garden (approx. 1.4 miles away); Isaac De Turk 1843 - 1896 (approx. 1˝ miles away); Lee Bros. Building - 1906 (approx. 1˝ miles away); Hood House (approx. 7 miles away); Hogan Building (approx. 7.4 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Rosa.
Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Arron Schoelles was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Monument constructed by Aaron Schoelles, NGH #30 and Loren Wilson, NGH #10. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson.
— Submitted April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Photographed By Loren Wilson, June 22, 2007
2. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Diane Phillips
3. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Photographed By Diane Phillips
4. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Photographed By Diane Phillips
5. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
