Santa Clara Mission Cemetery in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Saint John

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 2023

1. Saint John Marker

Inscription. John, the youngest of the twelve apostles, and his brother James were mending fishing nets when Jesus called to them, “ Come follow me!” From that time on they became His faithful and constant companions. John was the only one who stayed with Mary beneath the Cross at Calvary and was entrusted by Jesus to care for her. John founded the Church at Jerusalem and later moved to Ephesus in Asia Minor. He is symbolized by an eagle because in his Gospel he soars above the things of earth and speaks of the divine nature of Christ.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 37° 20.439′ N, 121° 56.845′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. It can be reached from Lincoln Street south of Bellomy Street, on the left when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to a granite pillar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 490 Lincoln Street, Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast 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 walking distance of this marker: Saint Matthew (here, next to this marker); Saint Luke (here, next to this marker); Saint Mark (here, next to this marker); The Berryessa Adobe (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Secundino Robles and María Antonia García (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Wesleyan College (approx. ¼ mile away); Harris/Lass House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landrum House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 2023

2. Saint John Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.