Near Dayton in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Dayton Cemetery

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 31, 2009

1. Dayton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1851, this is one of the oldest constantly maintained cemeteries in the State of Nevada. The trail to the Mother Lode passed directly in front and the wagon tracks can still be seen with careful observation.

James Finney (Ole Virginie) after whom Virginia City is named is buried here. The known names are primarily Italian as this ethnic group has predominated down through Dayton's early history. Recognizing the potential of the land and the irrigating value of the Carson River, the Italians made this area the breadbasket for the Comstock.

Erected by Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology. The 1980 Restoration Committee. (Marker Number 233.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 14.007′ N, 119° 35.817′ W. Marker is near Dayton, Nevada, in Lyon County. Marker is on Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton NV 89403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory Of "Old Virginny" (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to "Old Virginny" (here, next to this marker); Hall's Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Nevada’s First Gold Discovery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dayton's School House - 1865 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nevada Added Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Hotel & Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed By Paulette Nelson, December 12, 2019

2. Dayton Cemetery Marker

Located to the right of the main cemetery gate

Dayton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 6, 2013

3. Dayton Cemetery

J. C. Gruber Headstone - Died 1886 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 31, 2009

4. J. C. Gruber Headstone - Died 1886

James R. Hougham Headstone - Died 1882 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 31, 2009

5. James R. Hougham Headstone - Died 1882

A. A. Atkins Headstone - Died 1893 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 31, 2009

6. A. A. Atkins Headstone - Died 1893

Julius A. Huntoon Headstone - Died 1891 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 31, 2009

7. Julius A. Huntoon Headstone - Died 1891

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 6, 2013

8. Dayton Cemetery

Established in 1850 Dedication Plaque
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on December 17, 2019, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. • Photo of the wagon wheel tracks. • Photo of James Finney headstone if one exists. • Can you help?