Lake Forest in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Toro Memorial Park
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022
1. El Toro Memorial Park Marker
El Toro Memorial Park, historic cemetery, was founded by El Toro Land and Water Company in 1896 on 24 acres of the original Rancho Canada de Los Alisos land grant.
Monuments bearing the names of the early pioneers such as Serranos, Whitings, Keatings and many more pioneer families can be found in the old section.
This site was designated a District Cemetery in 1927 and continues to serve the Saddleback Valley residents. The name was changed officially to El Toro Memorial Park in 1983.
Erected 1988 by Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 33° 38.456′ N, 117° 40.967′ W. Marker is in Lake Forest, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Trabuco Road 0.3 miles north of El Toro Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest CA 92630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor of All Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armed Forces of the United States
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022
2. El Toro Memorial Park Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022
3. El Toro Memorial Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 25, 2022. 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
