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| Landmark #779 | Solano County | Visited: Sept. 25, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A restored stone chapel built by Methodist pioneers in the mid 1850s! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The cornerstone of this chapel, erected by pioneers of Methodist Episcopal Church South with volunteer labor and donated funds, was laid October 3, 1856 on a site supplied by Landy and Sarah Alford, and the chapel was dedicated February 1857. By 1929, the chapel had deteriorated and the church deeded it to Rockville Public Cemetery District as a pioneer monument. It was restored in 1940.
OTHER TIDBITS: Before the chapel was built, local pioneers met here for 2-week stretches to get their fill of gospel from roving preachers! When it was suggested that they build a more permanent chapel near Suisun Creek (for baptisms), the locals banded together and raised $4,000 to complete it! Landy Alford had started his journey to California with the Donner Party but made the wise decision to split off at the Hastings Cutoff and take the regular road, which probably saved his life! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Rockville Cemetery Suisun Valley Rd 0.2 mi N of Rockville, CA 94534 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~390mi (628km) — 6.5hrs |
| When should I go? | The cemetery office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, but the cemetery itself is open seven days a week! |
