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Preliminary investigations at an unmarked, late 19th- to early 20th-century cemetery have produced information on little-understood early Californio mortuary practices and culture. The cemetery is associated with the now extinct town of Rincon and may require relocation in the future. Historical records indicate a probable cemetery population of about 90. A proton magnetometer survey of the site identified 82 anomalies representing possible graves. Four of the strongest anomalies were tested, with each producing positive results.
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Brock, J., Schwartz, S.J. A little slice of heaven: Investigations at Rincon cemetery, Prado Basin, California. Hist Arch 25, 78–90 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03374151
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