Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Eternal Valley

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 21, 2023

1. Eternal Valley Marker

Inscription.
In 1769 Spanish padres sent out by Father Junipero Serra recommended this property as a mission site. It became instead a farm and ranch for the San Fernando Mission.

A stage coach stop called Lyons Station, was established here in 1854 & by the end of the Civil War internments had been made in this cemetery.

In 1888 when the property was acquired by Henry Clay Needham, it came to be known as the Needham family cemetery.

This beautiful area is now being developed as an endowment care Memorial Park, whose founders are dedicated to the perpetuation of its great pioneer traditions.

Memorial property in Eternal Valley is now available to all California families. One high purpose governs this development. It shall be a garden of eternal beauty.

Out of the shadows of night
The world rolls into light.
It is daybreak everywhere.
Longfellow

Erected by Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 34° 21.77′ N, 118° 30.454′ W. Marker is

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in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It is on Sierra Highway 0.2 miles south of Newhall Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the entrance to Eternal Valley Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23287 Sierra Highway, Newhall CA 91321, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Last Horse Drawn Hearse of Los Angeles County (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark Twain (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Puerta (approx. 0.4 miles away); Live Oak Manor Rock Arch (approx. half a mile away); Pioneer Oil Refinery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Kingsburry House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ramona Chapel (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.

Also see . . . Henry Clay Needham. The Needham name is largely forgotten in Santa Clarita today. But once upon a time, Henry Needham could have laid claim to the title of the valley’s most prominent citizen. (Submitted on June 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Eternal Valley Marker - in 2009 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

2. Eternal Valley Marker - in 2009

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

3. Eternal Valley Marker

Sign at Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 9, 2023

4. Sign at Entrance

Lyons Station - see nearby marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle

5. Lyons Station - see nearby marker

Garden of Pioneers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

6. Garden of Pioneers

First internments at this cemetery are located here.

Mark Twain - see nearby marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by A.J. Marik

7. Mark Twain - see nearby marker

9-11 Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

8. 9-11 Memorial

Somerset County, PA - New York, NY - Washington DC
Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past. God Bless America.

We Remember
This memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the brave firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel who unselfishly gave their lives while aiding their fellowman following the unprecedent act of terrorism against our country on September 11, 2001. Their courage, compassion, and loyalty during a time of national distress define the character of this great nation.
Dedicated on this Day September 11, 2002, Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

El Camino Real Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

9. El Camino Real Bell

El Camino Real Bell Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

10. El Camino Real Bell Plaque

Memorial to the wonderful members of Los Angeles Colony #31 of the National Society of New England Women who came to California and made many contributions to heritage & history. Dedicated March 1973.

Cemetery Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 19, 2009

11. Cemetery Sign

This sign no longer exists.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,158 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 24, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.