Cemeteries
The Covelo Public Cemetery District caretakes three cemeteries located in and surrounding Round Valley.
Valley View Cemetery
Valley View Cemetery is the District's largest and only active cemetery and is located in the western foothills of Round Valley off Cemetery Lane. The cemetery is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Valley View is an endowment cemetery that consists of three sections: Masonic, Spurlock and Valley View. Established in 1873, the Masonic part of the cemetery is the oldest section. The Spurlock family plot later became part of the cemetery upon donation by Frank Weymouth. From north to south, the sections are Spurlock, Masonic and Valley View.
A list of those interred in Valley View Cemetery is available on www.findagrave.com.
Pioneer (Foster) Cemetery
The Pioneer Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the southeast corner of Round Valley. Also known as the Foster Cemetery, it was established in 1863 by Robert Foster; there are approximately 39 historic burials in the cemetery. The cemetery is located on private land. If interested in visiting this cemetery, please contact the district to coordinate with the property owners.
A list of those interred in Pioneer Cemetery is available on www.findagrave.com.
Hagne Cemetery
The Hagne Cemetery is an old family plot located on private property in the mountains east of Round Valley on the edge of the Mendocino National Forest. If interested in visiting this cemetery, please contact the district to coordinate with the property owners.
Other Cemeteries in the Round Valley Area
There are numerous other cemeteries in Round Valley and the surrounding mountains that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Covelo Public Cemetery District, including a number of Tribal cemeteries. Questions regarding Tribal cemeteries should be directed to the Round Valley Indian Tribes.
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