General Information
Cemetery Name Rough and Ready Cemetery
GPS39.23170, -121.13440
History
"Established in 1850, it has been in continuous use, and contains approximately 400 burials, including the town’s founder, Captain A.A. Townshend, who named it “Old Rough and Ready” in honor of General Zachery Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. The site includes an unusual amount of well-preserved grave monuments and cast-iron fencing." Yubanet.com
Nevada County unveils its newest historical landmark - Rough and ready Cemetery
