French Gulch in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

I.O.O.F. Lodge #75

Cemetery

— French Gulch, CA. Founded, May 16, 1868 —

I.O.O.F. Lodge #75 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2015

1. I.O.O.F. Lodge #75 Marker

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Officers of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, chartered 1858, commissioned the construction of a private and public cemetery in August, 1866. The public section opened May 16, 1868, with the lodge members interred thereafter as their deaths occurred. Many of the town's founders and early lodge members are buried within these fences. Dr. Plumb, one of the town's first doctors is buried here with his wife Catherine. This cemetery is filled with early pioneers and veterans from W.W.1 to Vietnam.

Erected 2008 by E Clampus Vitus, Trintarianus Chapter # 62.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1868.

Location. 40° 42.18′ N, 122° 38.316′ W. Marker is in French Gulch, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Niagara Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: French Gulch CA 96033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2015

2. I.O.O.F. Lodge #75 Marker

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marker, measured as the crow flies. French Gulch Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); E. Franck & Co. (approx. ¼ mile away); French Gulch Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); French Gulch (approx. ¼ mile away); Camden House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Toll Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); Tower House Historic District (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lewiston Hotel (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in French Gulch.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.