Oroville Jewish Cemetery

GPS Coordinates: 39.503400, -121.570870
County: Butte
Record count: 118

Ownership: Owned by Oroville Cemetery District

Directions: Oroville Jewish Cemetery is located along the west side of Feather River Rd., about 300 feet south of the intersection with Mitchell Ave.

Background: Originally established in 1859, land for this cemetery wasn't officially deeded to the Trustees of the Oroville Jewish Cemetery un April 11, 1871 by Andrew Gardella, "for use and benefit of the Hebrews or Jewish of said Town". The first recorded burial was on February 16, 1862.

It is approximately 2.6 acres, of which 1 acre is developed. It's said there are only about 130 interred. The Jewish Cemetery is designated as historical cemetery.

Burial Records

• Tombstone Transcription, by Karen Peltier, May 20, 2004, (118 records)

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