Old Tonopah Cemetery (1901) — Attraction in Tonopah

Upon going thru the threshold of this cemetery it is noted the dates ( 1901-1911 ) The first burial conducted here was in May of 1901.

As you stroll the grounds noticeable plots will be a focal point. As in the brochure you will see The Sheriff, The Marojevich Brothers, The 3 Merten Brothers, Bina Verrault, William Murphy, and George Davis. Each one has history to be had and told in the City of Tonopah. There are 300 people that have been laid to rest in this cemetery.

Some of the people that have been entombed here were due to the fire, plague, horrific mining accidents, and just gold ol' murder. Each plot has a history and some have been kept in tact while others have faded with time. But the headstones even though unreadable are still markers for the person below.

Over the course of time, water from the Mill washed over and destroyed some of the graves. So the Tonopah Extension Mine donated land and the New Tonopah Cemetery just 1/2 mile north on Main St was created.

Would thoroughly recommend - pricing is free, even though donations can be made to help preserve...

This is a must stop if you are passing through Tonopah. We were extremely fortunate to have a private tour given to us by one of the caretakers for the cemetery. He spent almost two hours explaining the history of the cemetery and background on some of the people buried in the cemetery. It was a fantastic journey into the past and we left there with a better understanding of how difficult life was for so many of the people that have found this location their final resting place. The restoration that has been done to protect this site is quite impressive and a testimony to the people of Tonopah to preserve such a vital and important part of the history of Tonopah. What makes this place even more interesting, and fun, is it is right next to the famous Clown Motel, which they say is haunted. If you are in town for a few days, you just might want to come back at night, it is a whole...

Really cool cemetery. They’ve kept it up and redone part of it. There’s even a brochure at the entrance that contains a map showing prominent burials. If your photographer you’ve got a shoot, this will after sunrise or before sunset because it’s in a bowl. Easy walking. You can park at the clown hotel. They’re redoing the street out front. You may or may not be able to get into the parking lot of the cemetery itself next to the old building...