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About Grave of Alexander Hamilton Willard
The Grave of Alexander Hamilton Willard is a California Historical Landmark (#657) located in Franklin Cemetery near Elk Grove, California. It marks the burial site of Alexander Hamilton Willard, a member of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. He is historically known as a blacksmith and one of the last surviving members of the Corps of Discovery, the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the western United States. The site is recognized for its connection to early American exploration history.
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Love the peace and quietness of it being in the country. I have family buried there. The grounds have been cared for better years past. Go now grass overgrown and lawn clippings all over the graves. I usually take my electric weed eater to keep the overgrown grass trimmed back.