California Landmark 28
Maiden's Grave
State Highway 88 (Milepost 61.3)
9.8 Miles West of Kirkwood
7 October 2007 (Click Photo to Zoom)
Maiden's Grave
It is said that in 1850 a young girl, Rachel Melton, native of Iowa, was accompanying her
parents on a journey West via covered wagon train when she became violently ill. Camp was made
and every effort was made to cure her, as she was the joy of the party, but she passed away and
was buried on this spot.
Broken dreams and hope, carried 2000 miles through scorching deserts and over lofty mountains.
At last...the sight of the Promise Land. Those of you who visit this grave carry a torch
of love and hope (which this young girl lost), and pass it on, to generations unborn.
Rechall Melton was laid to rest here, on a cold and frosty morning, Oct. 4, 1850.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they....
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