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Tulocay Cemetery

Coordinates: 38°17′52″N 122°16′19″W / 38.297821°N 122.271808°W / 38.297821; -122.271808
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Tulocay Cemetery
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Details
Established1859
Location
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38°17′52″N 122°16′19″W / 38.297821°N 122.271808°W / 38.297821; -122.271808
TypePrivate, Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian
Websitewww.tulocaycemetery.org
Find a GraveTulocay Cemetery

Tulocay Cemetery is a cemetery located in Napa, California originally established in 1859 following Governor pro tem Manuel Jimeno to Cayetano Juárez's 1853 donation of approximately 48 acres (0.2 km2) of land to the people of Napa.[1]

History

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Tulocay Cemetery was founded by Californio rancher Cayetano Juárez, who donated the land for the cemetery to the city.

The cemetery is located on land that was originally part of Rancho Tulucay, a Mexican land grant.

Notable interments

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Several notable people are interred or entombed in the Tulocay cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ "Don Cayetano Juarez Sr". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. March 7, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Brennen, Nancy (June 12, 2011). "Civil rights figure honored at Tulocay Cemetery". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved June 12, 2016.