San Fernando Cemetery!

San Fernando Cemetery
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:

Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
SW corner of Bledsoe and Foothill
Sylmar, CA 91342

ANNOTATIONS:
Bledsoe Street and Foothill Boulevard

From Los Angeles: ~27mi (44km) — 0.5hrs
From Sacramento: ~362mi (583km) — 6.1hrs
From San Diego: ~148mi (239km) — 2.5hrs
From San Francisco: ~360mi (580km) — 6hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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