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The Jewish Cemetery in Oroville, CA. The photo shows several gravestones, including one with a tall statue of a woman draped in a long dress and cape labeled "Our Mother" at the base. Jewish Cemetery, located at 1874 Feather River Boulevard was established in 1859. It was deeded to the Trustees of the Oroville Jewish Cemetery by Andrew Gardella on April 11, 1871 "for use and benefit of the Hebrews or Jewish of said Town". The first recorded burial was on February 16, 1862. It is approximately 2.6 acres, of which 1 acre is developed. There are 130 interred. The Jewish Cemetery is designated as historical cemetery. In 1982, Senator Ray Johnson sponsored Senate Bill 1906, which passed and allowed the Jewish Cemetery to inter up to 100 non-residents. The policy of the Oroville Cemetery District for burial in the Jewish cemetery requires a Rabbi's letter of consent. According to religious custom, Jewish persons are buried in their own cemetery.