Sylmar in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 3, 2010
1. San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Marker
This Cemetery, earlier known as Morningside Cemetery, is the oldest non-sectarian cemetery in San Fernando Valley. It was used from the early 1800's until 1939. It was legally abandoned in 1959. In this same year Mrs. Nellis S. Noble donated the site in memory of the pioneers of San Fernando as a Pioneer Memorial Park.
Erected 1961 by California State Park Commission, San Fernando Parlor No. 280, Native Daughters of the Golden West, History Landmark Association of the San Fernando and Antelope Valley Parlor, Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 753.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 19.255′ N, 118° 26.882′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sylmar. Marker is at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Bledsoe Street, on the right when traveling east on Foothill Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14400 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar CA 91342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles
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Regarding The San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. This cemetery, in its earliest stages of preservation, was a Boy Scout Troop 94 cleanup service project. It was also cared for by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, the Sylmar Civic Association, the San Fernando Women’s Club, and the San Fernando Valley Historical Society.
Half of the original cemetery property had very few burials, and is now home to 64 condominium owners (including this contributor, -CB).
Also see . . . Pioneer Cemetery. - San Fernando Valley Historical Society website. (Submitted on February 2, 2017, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 3, 2010
2. San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, December 6, 2011
3. Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 15, 2019
4. L.A. Historic Monument No. 586
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2018
5. Memorial Day Ceremony
Wreath placed at marker for five Civil War veterans. Four Union soldiers and one Confederate soldier are buried here. Most of the original markers are missing.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2018
6. Civil War Veterans Marker
Marker placed by E Clampus Vitus on Memorial Day 2016.
Photographed By Konrad R Summers, May 28, 2008
7. San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
Plan 9 From Outer-Space had several scenes filmed here.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2018
8. “Walk of History” Dedication
Bricks along the walkway are engraved with a history timeline of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Unveiled during the annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 28, 2018.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,806 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 16, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on May 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on September 8, 2012, by Konrad R Summers of Santa Clarita, California. 8. submitted on May 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
