Ferndale in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ferndale Cemetery
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
1. Ferndale Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
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 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
Location. 40° 34.462′ N, 124° 15.818′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California
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, in Humboldt County. Marker can be reached from Ocean Avenue east of Berding Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
2. Ferndale Cemetery Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
3. View of Ferndale from hilltop in cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
