Address: | 490 Lincoln St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA |
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Postal code: | 95050 |
Phone: | (408) 296-4656 |
Website: | http://santaclaramissioncemetery.org/ |
Monday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
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Tuesday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
Sunday: | 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
I used to live very close to this place. I loved riding bikes around with my daughter here or just walking about, very quiet, lots of history. Near the north side (next to a big tree, in the big tree) is a memorial to a mass grave, I think due to the earthquake waaay back. Oddly, a few old gravestones of folks from Cork, Ireland from the 1800's (where I have coworkers today.) As a history fan, kinda a great place to soak some of it in.
My mothers relatives from Italy are buried here. They have one of the very first plots. I visit several times a year. Such a peaceful, serene and beautiful property. Of course it is fun to see feral kitties roaming around. Grounds keepers are respectful and very thoughtful, if you are spending time with loved ones.