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 Ferndale Cemetery - Ferndale, CA
N 40° 34.482 W 124° 15.806
10T E 393061 N 4492314
Ferndale Cemetery is one of the most photographed cemeteries in California and contains beautiful views of the community below from the top of the property.
Waymark Code: WM18P8B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2023
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A historical marker resides within this cemetery that notes its history and reads:
The Ferndale Cemetery
The Ferndale Cemetery Association was organized and incorporated in 1868. This 5 acre tract of land was purchased in 1870 from Francis and Grace Francis for $155.00, as its steep slopes made it unsuitable for farm land. The first burials were recorded in 1877. Prior to that date early settlers were either buried on their own land or in the Odd Fellows Cemetery located off Centerville Road, west of town. After the cemetery property was purchased, the bodies in the Odd Fellows Cemetery were moved to the Ferndale Cemetery. Today the Ferndale Cemetery continues to serve the community and has become a favorite tourist attraction offering spectacular views of the Eel River Valley for those venturing to the top.
Dedicated February 9, 2002
by the
Native Sons of the Golden West
William E. Hargis, Grand President
in memory of
James D. Phelan, United States Senator
The cemetery is open from 9:00 to 6:00.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Ferndale
Approximate number of graves: 2500
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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