Originally the Peeple's Valley Pioneer Cemetery was positioned further to the west. When the road was put in the graves were moved to where they are now, at the entrance of the Genung Memorial Park Cemetery.
This early Territorial Cemetery dates back to 1865. Local Rancher Charles Genung chose the open site as a burial ground so that grave workers and mourners could not be ambushed easily by hostile Indians. Pioneer settlers and soldiers, Indians and Mexicans are buried on the site - victims of ranching accidents, Apache raids and the influenza epidemic in the 1890's. Their epitaphs are testimony to the harshness of life on the Frontier. Through the efforts of Yarnell residents, the site was dedicated as a state monument in 1956.
Best to visit during the day, 10-5. Please be respectful while visiting.
This cache placed with permission of cemetery.
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