Kimshew Cemetery District

The Kimshew Cemetery District encompasses an area of approximately 191 square miles.  The District is bordered by Plumas County to the east, Tahama County to the north, the town of Paradise to the south, and the community of Forest Ranch to the west.  The District inclues no incorporate city but includes the unincorporated communities of Magalia, Paradise Pines, DeSabla, Allentown, Toadtown, Stirling City, Inskip and Buute Meadows.

In November of 1950, the people of Nimshew, DeSabla, Coutolenc and Stirling City, voted to become part of the Magalia Cemetery District.  In 1952 the Kimshew Cemetery District was formed.  The name Kimshew was chosen as the name as all the land lies within Kimshew Township.  The original Board consisted of three trustees, one trustee form Magalia, one from Stirling City, and one from Nimshew.  The current Board consisted of 5 trustees, one from Nimshew, one from Coutolenc and three from Stirling City.

The District owns and maintains four active cemeteries and various inactive "pioneer" and historic cemeteries.  Active cemeteries include Magalia, Stirling City, Nimshew and Coutolenc.

The District maintains supplies and equipment at three buildings, and one serves as the District office.  The District operates with one full time District Manager/Caretaker and one part time Office Manager for various office duties and record keeping.  The yearly operating budget is is just under $110,000.  The District does an average of 30 burials per year.

Water service is available at three of our four active cemeteries for landscaping and other purposes and is provided by a well at Magalia Cemetery and Del Oro Water Company at Stirling City and Nimshew cemeteries.  Coutolenc Cemetery being the exception is considered a natural cemetery.  Nimshew Cemetery while having water available is also treated as a natural cemetery.

The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the District Office at 6764 Magalia Cemetery Road, Magalia, CA  95954.