Mission Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Tombstone
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2022
1. The Tombstone Marker
The tombstone you see came from the cemetery on the ridge which was off of Rinaldi and Indian Hills Road. It is no longer in existence.
John Brooks, a former president of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society donated the stone of his direct ancestor.
Erected 2022 by San Fernando Valley Historical Society, in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 34° 16.123′ N, 118° 27.918′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mission Hills. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Brand Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10940 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills CA 91345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 9 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andres Pico Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Ranchito Romulo (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad Shanty (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Andres Pico Adobe (a few steps from this marker); The Patio (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2022
2. The Tombstone and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2022
3. The Tombstone
A.T. Villegas, Aug. 22, 1839 - June 8, 1904.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
