Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Anaheim Cemetery

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 28, 2012

1. Anaheim Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1866, German Colonists established the Anaheim Cemetery as the first public cemetery in Orange County. Many of the early leaders of Anaheim and Orange County are interred here. The Community Mausoleum was built in 1914 as the first mausoleum on the West Coast. The Pioneer Memorial Archway, donated by F.A. Hartman, was erected in 1917.

Erected 2002 by Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Historical Commission, Orange County Cemetery District. (Marker Number 49.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 33° 50.588′ N, 117° 53.997′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Sycamore Street near Hawthorn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 E Sycamore St, Anaheim CA 92805, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Anaheim Cemetery (here, next to this marker); The Absent and Unknown Dead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dawn Redwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kroeger-Melrose District (approx. 0.7 miles away); North Gate of City of Anaheim

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(approx. one mile away); Old Anaheim Library (approx. one mile away); Helena Modjeska (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Louden House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Photographed by Bill Stelrer, January 4, 2012

2. Anaheim Cemetery Marker

At the time this marker page was created the marker was in storage and was pending re-installation.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 5, 2022

3. Anaheim Cemetery Marker

Anaheim Cemetery Marker - in 2012 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 28, 2012

4. Anaheim Cemetery Marker - in 2012

This marker was between the two dedication plaques.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 5, 2022

5. Anaheim Cemetery Marker

The markers in this spot have all changed position over the years. This marker used to be in the center of the three, but is now on the right.

Anaheim Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 17, 2008

6. Anaheim Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,687 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on June 8, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on June 8, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.