Old Mission Cemetery Entrance Cross - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 30.206 W 117° 39.395
11S E 439015 N 3707292
A cross at the main entrance to the Old Mission Cemetery in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Waymark Code: WM168QT
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2022
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Photos taken on 2 June 2022. There's about 1000 graves here. The cemetery is closed to the public, but you can still visit the plaque at the main entrance and see some of the graves over the wall/fence.
The plaque says, "Situated on this hill, located between the two rivers of the Capistrano Valley, is this sacred and consecrated ground. From this hilltop, the ocean, Mission, and town can be seen. It is a perfect resting place for San Juan Capistrano's historic families. This cemetery dates back to the 1860's and was sold to the Catholic Church by James Sheehan, soon after his wife Ann's death in 1878. Native Acjachemen/Juaneno families from the early Rancho period, and later settlers to this Valley are buried here. On the headstones can be seen the names of those historic families who have been, and who still are, a part of San Juan Capistrano's rich history. This cemetery is owned by the Diocese of Orange and is operated by Mission San Juan Capistrano."
Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the cross on your visit.
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