Maiden's Grave | |
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Location | State Highway 88, Kirkwood, California |
Coordinates | 38°37′54″N 120°10′16″W / 38.6318°N 120.171233°W / 38.6318; -120.171233 |
California Historical Landmark | |
Reference # | 28 |
In 1850, Rachel Melton was buried west of Carson's Pass. Her family was traveling from Iowa when Melton, a young girl, became ill. The family camped out with a goal to improve on Melton's health, but she died. The site is a California Historical Landmark.
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