Southwestern Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Newton Booth
1852 - 1892
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
1. Newton Booth Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 33.809′ N, 121° 30.043′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Southwestern Sacramento. Marker can be reached from Broadway, on the right when traveling west. Marker and gravesite are located at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95818, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General George Wright (here, next to this marker); Sacramento City Cemetery / People of the Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); John A. Sutter, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); City Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Old Tier Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Hardin Bigelow (within shouting distance of this marker); The 17 Doctors of the 1850 Sacramento Cholera Epidemic (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacramento City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
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Additional commentary.
1. From Governors of California:
Born in Indiana in 1825, Newton Booth was a lawyer who came to California and enjoyed success as a wholesale grocer prior to his election as State Senator. As Governor, he had strong opinions and a penchant for using the veto. In 1873, Booth helped to organize a new political party, the "Dolly Vardens", and with their support he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Since his swearing-in ceremony was not to take place until 18 months later, he remained in office as Governor despite being elected to the Senate. This controversial move prompted an attempt to amend the state constitution to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. A bachelor while in office, booth did not marry until age 68, then died only five months later. Booth, who was considered to be one of the great public speakers of his day, died of cancer of the tongue.
— Submitted October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
2. From: Sacramento City Cemetery Points of Interest
Lawyer, merchant,
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 13, 2008
2. Newton Booth Monument
— Submitted October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
3. Newton Booth Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 13, 2008
4. Newton Booth Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
5. Close Up of Sculpture on Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
6. Close Up of Artwork on Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009
7. Newton Booth Building - Old Sacramento
This site is California Registered Historical Landmark No.596 and is located at 1015 Front Street- Old Sacramento State Historic District.
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Photographed By SF Museum
8. Newton Booth
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,160 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
