Lewiston in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

1. Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This cemetery was established in the 1850’s and many prominent early day Lewiston settlers are buried here.

This plaque is dedicated to the miners, farmers and cattlemen who made history in this area.

Erected 1975 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62.

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.

Location. 40° 42.357′ N, 122° 48.465′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, California, in Trinity County. It can be reached from the intersection of Goose Ranch Road and School House Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewiston CA 96052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Congregational Church of Lewiston (within shouting distance of this marker); The Killing of Edward Jose’ (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis’ Town/Lewiston (about 700 feet away); Lewiston Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wilson Ranch Granary (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jumper Sawmill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Steel Bridge (approx. 6.2 miles away); Lowden’s Wagon Road (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

2. Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery Marker

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

3. Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

4. Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery

Congregational Church of Lewiston in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.