Overview
Readers who enjoy the peacefulness of cemeteries and those who are interested in the history of California alike will enjoy this insightfully crafted guide to the cemeteries of Sacramento County. Beneath the oak canopies and sun-drenched fields of Sacramento County lie silent witnesses to more than a century of local history. Sacramento County Cemeteries takes readers on a visual journey through the region’s burial grounds, from early family plots to expansive memorial parks, capturing the evolving story of the community through the places where its people rest. Guided by compelling imagery and thoughtful context, this book explores the cultural legacy of Sacramento through its cemeteries. Each site reveals a piece of the past—stories of native peoples, performers, civic leaders, immigrants, and even a few beloved animal companions—preserved in stone and landscape. More than a pictorial archive, this book is a tribute to the lives, memories, and past that continue to shape the region.
Colette Kavanaugh is a resident and business owner in Arden-Arcade, Sacramento. She is a member of the Old City Cemetery Committee and performs annually in the Lantern Tours at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. She has also published a book celebrating the Arden-Arcade community. Photographs in this book come from the Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library, the Center for Sacramento History, the California State Library, and local historical societies.
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