Genoa Cemetary

Genoa is the oldest city in Nevada, est. 1851. There, you now have some trivia to amaze and confound your friends. While Genoa is mostly known for that fact and the museum in town, the cemetery is another piece of history that’s worth a stop. In it you will find the tomb of «Snowshoe» Thompson, who was famous for delivering the mail in the Sierras. There are a number of old memorials in the cemetery. I found the grave for David Walley, for which the resort we’re staying at down the road is named. This is an easy stop, you can actually drive through the cemetery to get to Snowshoe’s tomb. There are nice views of the valley below, and it is a peaceful spot. Lots of interesting photo ops for you photogs out there.

Before heading back to the Bay Area today, Gayle and I took a walk in and around the Genoa Cemetery. We also brought along the dog and the kid as we explored this most interesting place that dates back to the original founding of the old Mormon Station. Snowshoe Thompson is buried here, as are many of Gayle’s beloved relatives.
My first experience in a cemetery was when my mother used to air me out on top of a tombstone when I was a baby. Since then, I can’t say that really a «Fan» of any of these places. However, when you consider this cemetery’s community history, the various families represented, accents such as animal and religious sculptures, and the way that individual plots are cherished and maintained, it’s all very fascinating and educational. However, I could have done without my son’s retelling of the Jonah Hex movie during our stroll, and opining about his preference for a marble tombstone some day in the far future.
The Genoa Cemetery also offers a scenic view to the valley below and the mountains above, and a sense of calm for this final resting place. There are also separate Masonic and other sections, and it’s easy to walk around at a respectful pace and path.