- City:
- Scott Bar
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Picnic and Other Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Marked:
- Yes
Description
The cemetery is located in tiny Scott Bar in Siskiyou County, far northern California. The oldest grave is dated 1856, most recent 2013. The cemetery is large, in the woods and surrounded by a beautiful rock wall of native rock. On the wall at the entrance gate is a small sign fashioned out of cement with “WPA 1936” etched into it.
Source notes
WPA marker on wall.Site originally submitted by Jill Livingston on July 14, 2013.
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I have a patient who would like to be buried in Scott Bar Cemetery. How can this be accomplished?
Linelle, Medical Social Worker
Madrone Hospice
You will need to contact the cemetery directly–we only chronicle its New Deal history.