While time has worn away some of its markers, it hasn't erased its history. The historic Marysville City Cemetery has an official adopter, the Friends for the Preservation of Yuba County History.

It's the second-oldest cemetery west of the Mississippi, second only to Sacramento's. For 15 years, the history group has been quietly taking care of it and now their work is official.

"Well, it's been going since 1850. One of the oldest headstones is 1851," said Victoria Trudor, volunteer with Friends for the Preservation of Yuba County History.

About eight volunteers with Friends for the Preservation of Yuba County History have been visiting the historic Marysville City Cemetery twice a week for upkeep.

"We're watering and pulling a few weeds around the flower beds," said Trudor. "It grows a

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