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Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, established in 1849, is a serene Victorian-era burial ground that serves as an outdoor museum of funerary art and local history. Visitors can stroll among elaborate marble and granite monuments, wrought-iron fences, and sculpted mausoleums, discovering the final resting places of California governors, Gold Rush pioneers, and Civil War veterans. The cemetery's picturesque landscape, with old oaks and seasonal flowers, offers a reflective experience that connects visitors to Sacramento's early days.
Don't miss
- Find the ornate grave of Governor Leland Stanford, a railroad magnate and former California governor
- Look for the unique 'Ironmaster's Mausoleum' made entirely of cast iron
- Visit the Pioneer Section, where many of Sacramento's founders are buried
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
You can visit Sacramento Historic City Cemetery on your own. A guide is worth it here for the history behind what you are seeing, and a tour can combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inOld Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour4.4★ · 11 travelers~2 hoursFrom$8 per personSee dates →
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