North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Amelia Earhart

1897 - 1937

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Amelia Earhart Marker

Inscription. Born: July 24, 1898. Died: July 2, 1937. Flew Atlantic Ocean solo May 20-21, 1932. First to fly Pacific Ocean, Honolulu to California, solo January 11-12, 1935. Most famous and one of the most beloved women fliers in history of American aviation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1935.

Location. 34° 11.42′ N, 118° 21.225′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Located in Valhalla Memorial Park, at the Portal of the Folded Wings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 175th Anniversary of Air Transport (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Dale Black (a few steps from this marker); Col. Warren S. Eaton (a few steps from this marker); Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker); Bobbi Trout (a few steps from this marker); Roy Knabenshue (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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More about this marker. Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, not July 24, 1898.

Regarding Amelia Earhart. At the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation, the markers in the floor cover the ashes of the individuals named. The wall plaques (cennotaphs) are dedicated to individuals who are not buried here.

Photographed By Craig Baker

2. Amelia Earhart Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

Portal of the Folded Wings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker

3. Portal of the Folded Wings

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.