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Escape to Alpine County, CA

September 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Sign to Cemetery

After weeks being cooped up with smoke from the Tamarack and Caldor fires I was getting antsy to explore. I think my family was more than happy to have me get out for a while before I drove them crazy, or worse yet, made them do laundry.

Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Cemetery Trail sign

Hubby asked what I wanted to do for fun. If I had told him I wanted to go Labor Day shopping he would have been shocked. He never blinked an eye when I told him I wanted to visit a 158 year old cemetery.

Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Hike to Cemetery
Hike to the cemetery

The Markleeville, CA Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1863. A handful of grave markers remain but most are marked with “Unknown Alpine County Pioneer”.

Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery historical plaque
Marker at the trailhead
Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery marker unknown Pioneer
Unmarked Pioneer grave
Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Grave Auther Chesnut died 1865
Auther Chesnut Died 1865
Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Grave
Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery gravesite Jacob Markley
Marker for the founder of Markleeville
Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Grave

The fire burnt up to the edge of the cemetery. Thank you firefighters and emergency responders for saving Markleeville.

Markleeville California Alpine County Cemetery Fire over hill of cemetery

Visited 9-6-2021

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Hi, I’m Tami. I have been exploring Nevada and Eastern Sierra ghost towns and historical sites for 25 years. My goal is to photograph and document the rich history of the area. If you love seeing and learning about the more unusual ghost towns and locations, you have come to the right place! Follow along as my Jeep, Honey Badger, and I work towards our objective of visiting every ghost town in the region!

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