The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce that on June 3, 2025, the Board of Supervisors designated the Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, as Nevada County’s newest Landmark, NEV 25-06.

The site is located in the Spenceville Wildlife Area and is owned by the State of California’s Fish and Wildlife Department. This landmark will commemorate the Kneebone Family, County pioneers. Joseph Kneebone Sr. came to California from Cornwall, England in 1867 and acquired a 1,595 acre ranch near the historic town of Spenceville. He started a successful teaming business. Together with his sons Andrew and Joseph, they drove 20 mule team wagons, from the 1860s to the 1890s, from Wheatland to Virginia City, following the old Henness Pass Road. Their work contributed signific

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