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| Keywords: Ferndale CA Ferndale Cemetery NSGW.jpg en The Ferndale Cemetery The Ferndale Cemetery Association was organized and incorporated in 1868 This 5 acre tract of land was purchased in 1876 from Francis and Grace Francis for 155 00 as its steep slopes made it unsuitable for farm land The first burials were recorded in 1877 prior to that date early settlers were either buried on their own land or in the odd fellows cemetery located off Centerville Road west of town After the cemetery property was purchased the bodies in the Odd Fellows Cemetery were moved to the Ferndale Cemetery Today the Ferndale Cemetery continues to serve the community and has become a favorite tourist attraction offering spectacular views of the Eel River Valley for those venturing to the top Dedicated February 9 2002 by the Native Sons of the Golden West William E Hargis Grand President In memory of James D Phelan United States Senator own Ellin Beltz 2012-10-16 40 34 27 77 N 124 15 49 21 W region US Plaques in Ferndale California Historical markers in Humboldt County California Taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 Native Sons of the Golden WestPhotographs by Ellin Beltz | ||||
