Landmark #753 | Los Angeles County | Visited: April 17, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | The San Fernando Cemetery is the oldest nonsectarian cemetery in San Fernando Valley and houses the bodies of numerous pioneers! However, it’s in grave danger from vandals and needs your help! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Earlier known as Morningside Cemetery, this is the oldest nonsectarian cemetery in San Fernando Valley. It was used from the early 1800s until 1939, it was legally abandoned in 1959, when Mrs. Nellis S. Noble donated the site in memory of the pioneers of San Fernando.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SW corner of Bledsoe and Foothill Sylmar, CA 91342 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~27mi (44km) — 0.5hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |