Oro Grande near Victorville in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Oro Grande Cemetery

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

1. Oro Grande Cemetery Marker

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Oro Grande Cemetery. . Welcome to Oro Grande Cemetery! The Oro Grande area has been occupied by people for centuries. In fact, close by, archaeologists found ancient footprints frozen in time next to the river wash. , Serrano people established a late-period native village site in this region as evidenced by the material record as well as oral histories. However, it wasn't until the Gold Rush of 1849 that Oro Grande began to form as a permanent settlement as we know it today. , Oro Grande Cemetery's first recorded burial occurred in 1852, making it one of the oldest cemeteries in San Bernardino County. The site, which has been designated as a California Point of Historical Interest, features a memorial in honor of Lt. Manuel P. Rodriguez who was from Oro Grande. He bravely served his country in world war two, but tragically died doing so. , The cemetery is a branch of the San Bernardino County Museum and is also cared for by a group of dedicated local residents. For access or questions, please call (909) 798-8608. , ¡Bienvenidos al cementerio de Oro Grande! El área de Oro Grande ha sido ocupada por gente durante siglos. De hecho, cerca de aquí, los arqueólogos han encontrado antiguas huellas congeladas en el tiempo junto a la ribera del río. , Los serranos establecieron un poblado nativo tardio en esta región, como demuestran los registros materiales y las motonas orales, Sin embargo, no fue hasta la Fiebre del Oro de 1849 que Oro Grande comenzó a formarse como asentamiento permanente tal como lo conocemos hoy. , El primer entierro registrado en el Cementerio de Oro Grande ocurrio en 1852, lo que lo corvierte en el cementerio más antiguo del Condado de San Bernardino. En este lugar, que ha sido designado como Punto de Interés Histórico de califorma, cuenta con un monumento conmemorativo en honor del Teniente Manuel P. Rodriguez, Sirvió valientemente al su pais en la segunda Guerra Mundial, pero murio tragicamente en la guerra. , El cementerio es un brazo del Museo del Condado de San Bernardino y también està supervisado por un grupo de residentes dedicados. Para obtener acceso o hacer preguntas, llame al (909) 798-8608. ,

Welcome to Oro Grande Cemetery! The Oro Grande area has been occupied by people for centuries. In fact, close by, archaeologists found ancient footprints frozen in time next to the river wash.

Serrano people established a late-period native village site in this region as evidenced by the material record as well as oral histories. However, it wasn't until the Gold Rush of 1849 that Oro Grande began to form as a permanent settlement as we know it today.

Oro Grande Cemetery's first recorded burial occurred in 1852, making it one of the oldest cemeteries in San Bernardino County. The site, which has been designated as a California Point of Historical Interest, features a memorial in honor of Lt. Manuel P. Rodriguez who was from Oro Grande. He bravely served his country in WWII, but tragically died doing so.

The cemetery is a branch of the San Bernardino County Museum and is also cared for by a group of dedicated local residents. For access or questions, please call (909) 798-8608.

¡Bienvenidos al cementerio de Oro Grande! El área de Oro Grande ha sido ocupada por gente durante siglos. De hecho, cerca de aquí, los arqueólogos han encontrado antiguas huellas congeladas en el tiempo junto a la ribera del río.

Los serranos establecieron un poblado nativo tardio en esta región, como demuestran

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los registros materiales y las motonas orales, Sin embargo, no fue hasta la Fiebre del Oro de 1849 que Oro Grande comenzó a formarse como asentamiento permanente tal como lo conocemos hoy.

El primer entierro registrado en el Cementerio de Oro Grande ocurrio en 1852, lo que lo corvierte en el cementerio más antiguo del Condado de San Bernardino. En este lugar, que ha sido designado como Punto de Interés Histórico de califorma, cuenta con un monumento conmemorativo en honor del Teniente Manuel P. Rodriguez, Sirvió valientemente al su pais en la segunda Guerra Mundial, pero murio tragicamente en la guerra.

El cementerio es un brazo del Museo del Condado de San Bernardino y también està supervisado por un grupo de residentes dedicados. Para obtener acceso o hacer preguntas, llame al (909) 798-8608.

Erected 2025 by San Bernardino County Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 34° 36.042′ N, 117° 19.884′ W. Marker is near Victorville, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Oro Grande. It is on Olive Street 0.1 miles east of 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15277 Olive St, Oro Grande CA 92368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 5 miles

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

2. Oro Grande Cemetery Marker

of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lt. Manuel P. Rodriguez Memorial/El Monumento al Teniente Manuel P. Rodriguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mojave River Crossing (approx. 2 miles away); Lane's Crossing (approx. 2 miles away); George Air Force Base (approx. 2.6 miles away); F-4C Phantom II (approx. 2.9 miles away); Emma Jean's (approx. 2.9 miles away); California Route 66 Museum, Victorville, California (approx. 4.9 miles away); Mormon Springs (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victorville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Oro Grande Cemetery (has been reported to have been replaced with this marker).

Oro Grande Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 27, 2024

3. Oro Grande Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.