Graniteville, California

A historic mining town in the Sierra Nevada mountains

In Memorium – Jim Hickey

| February 19, 2018

Graniteville lost one of its long time residents when Jim Hickey passed away on 12/6/17 at the age of 90.  He originally came to Graniteville in the early 1970’s with Felix Vanderschoot and other Napa County employees.  He and his wife Virginia purchased the “Cline House” in 1977.  Together with John Cape, he helped the […]

The Fortress

| May 28, 2015

A poem by Ed Show May 23, 2015 I’m not a resident but I visit now and then. And there’s a bridge at the Elevated end of this town straddling Poorman’s Creek. And this Creek is the Township’s enduring, constant natural dynamic (at least I’ve always thought that). Does Poorman’s water voice pray for me […]

A Sad Good-Bye

| March 29, 2014

We lost two beloved dogs of Graniteville this Winter – Rosie and Cisco have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  We will miss them! [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ►

In Memoriam – Bob Eisele

| October 22, 2012

I am very sorry to report that Bob Eisele, a very long time and beloved Graniteville resident passed away on 10/6/2012. He was 77. There will be a burial service in the Graniteville cemetery this Thursday at noon. Click here to read Bob’s obituary in the Union. If anyone has any pictures of Bob, please […]