ECV YB-1 Plaque:
William Henry Eddy
WILLIAM HENRY EDDY 1817 - 1859
HE LED THE FORLORN HOPE
OF THE DONNER PARTY.
DEDICATED MEMORIAL DAY
- 1949 -
BY THE ANCIENT & HONORABLE
ORDER OF E CLAMPUS VITUS
Dedicated by Yerba Buena Chapter-1 on May 5, 1949.
Among those attending the ceremony were:
(L-R) Virginia Eddy; Clyde Arbuckle, Hustorian; Dr. Earl E. Rhoads;
William G. Huff, Sculptor; and William G. Paden, School Superintendent.
Although this plaque was not erected by Mountain Charlie No.1850,
it is an important part of Santa Clara County history.
This east-facing plaque is embedded into a granite
stone brought from Donner Pass, California.
It is located in Section C, Block 9, lot 4
Use the Monterey Road entrance gate,
and follow the road to the right (North-West).
Oak Hill Memorial Park.
300 Curtner Avenue (at Monterey Road)
San Jose.
Santa Clara County, CA.
(408) 297-2447
Map and directions are available at the office.
| GPS William Henry Eddy |
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| WGS84 Datum |
| N 37.29866° |
| W -121.85720° |
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