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List of cemeteries in San Bernardino County, California facts for kids

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This article is about cemeteries in San Bernardino County, California. Cemeteries are special places where people who have passed away are buried or remembered. They can be very old, with graves from many years ago, or newer places that are still used today. This list includes different kinds of cemeteries, like those that are still open, historical ones that are now closed, and even some where graves have been moved. You won't find pet cemeteries here!

What are Cemeteries?

Cemeteries are peaceful places where people are laid to rest after they pass away. They are often called "memorial parks" or "burial grounds." These places are important because they help us remember the people who came before us and the history of a community. Many cemeteries in San Bernardino County hold stories of early settlers, famous people, and everyday heroes.

Notable Cemeteries in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County is a large area with many different communities, and each has its own history, often reflected in its cemeteries. Here are some of the interesting cemeteries you can find in the county:

Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery

Located in Colton, the Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is a very old and important historical site. It's where some of the first settlers of the area were buried. Two notable people resting here are Louis Rubidoux and Cornelius Jensen, who were key figures in the early days of the region.

Bellevue Cemetery

Also known as Bellevue Memorial Park, this cemetery is in Ontario. It is the final resting place for several interesting people. One is Frank F. Ross, who received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award, during the Spanish–American War. You can also find the founder of Ontario, George Chaffey, and an early president of the Sierra Club, Aurelia Harwood, here.

Hermosa Cemetery

In Colton, you'll find Hermosa Cemetery, sometimes called Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. This cemetery is known for being the burial place of Morgan Earp, a famous lawman from the American Old West. Two Major League Baseball players, Cam Carreon and Gordon Maltzberger, are also buried here.

Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery

This cemetery is located in Redlands. It is the resting place of several notable people, including author Charles Nordhoff, actress Gloria Holden, and television journalist Robert Pierpoint.

Montecito Memorial Park

Another large cemetery in Colton is Montecito Memorial Park. Many interesting people are buried here, including Major League Baseball players Dee Fondy, Freddie Fitzsimmons, and Ken Hubbs. Actors Lillian Miles and Roy D'Arcy, along with Congressman Jerry Pettis, also rest in this park.

Mountain View Cemetery

In San Bernardino, the Mountain View Cemetery holds the graves of James Earp, another member of the famous Earp family, and Randy Rhoads, a very talented heavy metal guitarist.

Pioneer Memorial Cemetery

This historic cemetery in San Bernardino is where Ellis Eames is buried. He was the first mayor of Provo, Utah, showing how people from this area sometimes had connections to other parts of the country.

Sunset Hills Memorial Park

Located in Apple Valley, Sunset Hills Memorial Park is a well-known cemetery because it is the final resting place of the famous cowboy and singer duo, Dale Evans and Roy Rogers. They were very popular entertainers.

Victor Valley Memorial Park

In Victor Valley, this memorial park is where golfer Lloyd Mangrum and actor Ned Sparks are buried. Also, Nolie Murray, who founded Murray's Dude Ranch, a famous place for visitors, is buried here.

Other Cemeteries in the County

San Bernardino County has many other cemeteries, each with its own history and stories. Some of these include:

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