Lone Pine in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 13, 2026
1. Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery Marker
This cemetery was established in 1865 when Mrs McGuire and her son were killed on Jan. 1, 1865, during the last battle of the 1860's Owens Valley Indian Wars. Those buried here were the Town's founders, including C. Begole and A. Johnson, who along with J. Lucas were the first to climb Mt. Whitney. Some members of the Diaz family are also buried here. Diaz Lake is located on then site of their 1870's ranch. The last burial here was in 1905. It is now managed by the Mt. Whitney Cemetery District, a special district of Inyo County.
Erected 2008 by Slim Princess Chapter 395 of 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 1865.
Location. 36° 36.064′ N, 118° 2.877′ W. Marker is in Lone Pine, California, in Inyo County. It is at the intersection of Sub Station Road and Esha Street, on the right when traveling east on Sub Station Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lone Pine CA 93545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lone Pine Film Museum (approx. Ύ mile away); The Duke and the Dow (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lone Pine's 'Movie Man'
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Regarding Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery. The Mt. Whitney Cemetery District manages four cemeteries in the Lone Pine area, all of which have historic interest. They are: the Pioneer Cemetery, the Depot Cemetery, the 1872 Earthquake Mass Grave, and the Mt. Whitney Cemetery.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the oldest, with the graves of noted Lone Pine pioneers.
The Depot Cemetery was the second cemetery, located one mile north of the Pioneer Cemetery. Only a few gravesites remain. At the Pioneer Cemetery, the water table in springtime was so high that burials could not take place, so the town buried people northeast of town at the Depot Cemetery. In late summer, they would re-bury them at
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, November 2, 2012
2. Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery Marker
The Earthquake Mass Grave has victims of the 1872 earthquake disaster, which was estimated to be 8.2 or greater and dropped the Owens Valley floor as much as 25 feet. A plaque documents the event - See Nearby Marker.
Across the highway is the Mt. Whitney Cemetery, which can be traced back as far as 1864. It is the last resting place of Pete Aguereberry (Death Valley Gold Miner), Gustav Marsh (Builder of Mt. Whitney Trail) and L.A. art critic and patron, Walter Hopps.
Also see . . . Mt. Whitney Cemetery District. Website includes links to Find-A-Grave for each cemetery. (Submitted on May 14, 2026.)
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, November 2, 2012
3. Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery and Marker
Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 13, 2026
4. C. Begole Gravesite
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 13, 2026
5. A. Johnson Gravesite
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 13, 2026
6. Diaz Gravesite
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, November 2, 2012
7. Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, November 2, 2012
8. Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 14, 2026
9. Depot Cemetery
Located 1 mile north of the Pioneer Cemetery.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 14, 2026
10. Depot Cemetery
Most grave sites have been relocated.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 14, 2026
11. Lone Pine Depot
Located ⅓ mile north of the Depot Cemetery. Private Property - No Trespassing.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8. submitted on March 30, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. 9, 10, 11. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
