Cemeteries in San Mateo County (County)
California, United States
San Mateo County was established in 1856 from parts of San Francisco and Santa Cruz counties and lies along the San Francisco Peninsula.
Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the area came under Spanish control in the late 18th century with the founding of missions such as Mission San Francisco de Asís. During the Mexican era, the land was divided into ranchos under the jurisdiction of Alta California. After the Mexican-American War, it became part of U.S. territory and was governed under the State of California. The name "San Mateo" was likely given by Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá in 1769. Anglo-American settlers arrived in the mid-1800s, followed by Irish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese immigrants. The arrival of the railroad spurred growth in towns like Redwood City and San Mateo.
Cemeteries such as Holy Cross Cemetery, Skylawn Memorial Park, and Union Cemetery have served the county’s communities from the 19th century to the present.
Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the area came under Spanish control in the late 18th century with the founding of missions such as Mission San Francisco de Asís. During the Mexican era, the land was divided into ranchos under the jurisdiction of Alta California. After the Mexican-American War, it became part of U.S. territory and was governed under the State of California. The name "San Mateo" was likely given by Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá in 1769. Anglo-American settlers arrived in the mid-1800s, followed by Irish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese immigrants. The arrival of the railroad spurred growth in towns like Redwood City and San Mateo.
Cemeteries such as Holy Cross Cemetery, Skylawn Memorial Park, and Union Cemetery have served the county’s communities from the 19th century to the present.
Cities in San Mateo County
- San Bruno (City)
Cemeteries & Memorials in San Mateo County and Sub-Regions
- Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA, 145,399 records