Historic Ferndale Cemetery - Ferndale, CA
N 40° 34.483 W 124° 15.807
10T E 393061 N 4492315
The historic Ferndale Cemetery offers spectacular views at the top of the cemetery grounds.
Waymark Code: WM18N40
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2023
Views: 1
The following is taken from the tourism website:
"One of the most photographed historic cemeteries in California, the Ferndale Cemetery rambles romantically over a steep, Rhododendron-studded hillside just two blocks from Main Street. Stroll through aisles of historic headstones amid wisps of fog in the early morning or catch the sun setting over the ocean on a clear evening. Open 9am to 6pm."
The following is from the cemetery's website:
"One of the most photographed historic cemeteries in California, the Ferndale Cemetery rests over a steep, Rhododendron-studded hillside just two blocks from Main Street. Stroll through aisles of historic headstones amid wisps of fog in the early morning or catch the sun setting over the ocean on a clear evening.
Established in 1868, the Ferndale (California) Cemetery is one of the state’s most beautiful and historic burial sites, sweeping up a rhododendron-covered hillside to a crest overlooking the Eel River Valley and westward to the Pacific Ocean."
There's also a historical marker located in the cemetery that notes its history and reads:
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.
This cemetery is definitely worth the visit.
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