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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Woodlawn Memorial Park. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Woodlawn Memorial Park (FG ID #8458)

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Woodlawn Memorial Park ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Woodlawn Memorial Park

Lat:   37.6805°   (37° 40' 49")

Lon:   -122.4661°   (-122° 27' 57")

The Woodlawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County<2>.

The county seat for San Mateo County is located in Redwood City. Redwood City lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the southeast of the Woodlawn Memorial Park .

Establishment of the Woodlawn Memorial Park ...

The Woodlawn Memorial Park was established in 1904.

Name Variations for Woodlawn Memorial Park ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Woodlawn Memorial Park has also been known as:

  • Woodlawn Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Woodlawn Memorial Park:

  • Pages specific to California:
  • Pages specific to San Mateo County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Woodlawn Memorial Park itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 22 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Woodlawn Memorial Park.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Woodlawn Memorial Park, with the nearest first.

    • Colma
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colma
      • Colma is located in San Mateo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,689 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colma <4>
    • Daly City
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Broadmoor Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broadmoor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadmoor Village
      • Broadmoor Village is located in San Mateo County
    • Westlake
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake
      • Westlake is located in San Mateo County
    • Broadmoor
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broadmoor have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadmoor
      • Broadmoor is located in San Mateo County
    • Stonestown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonestown
      • Stonestown is located in San Francisco County
    • Pacifica
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • South San Francisco
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Brisbane
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Fairway Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Park
      • Fairway Park is located in San Mateo County
    • San Bruno
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Golden Gate Heights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Gate Heights
      • Golden Gate Heights is located in San Francisco County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Doelger City
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doelger City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doelger City
        • Doelger City is located in San Francisco County
      • San Francisco
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Millbrae
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Friendship Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Village
        • Friendship Village is located in San Francisco County
      • Amanico Ergina Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amanico Ergina Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amanico Ergina Village
        • Amanico Ergina Village is located in San Francisco County
      • Hillsborough
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Sydney Town ‑ Historic
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sydney Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydney Town
        • Sydney Town is located in San Francisco County
      • Chinatown
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinatown
        • Chinatown is located in San Francisco County
      • Montara
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Burlingame
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    Nearby communities with newspapers ...

    The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Woodlawn Memorial Park. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in San Mateo County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Woodlawn Memorial Park.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 19 miles [30.6 km] of the Woodlawn Memorial Park.<6>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Woodlawn Memorial Park, with the nearest first.

    • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
      • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Holy Cross Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8038 <1>
    • Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Golden Hill Memorial Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Orange Memorial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Orange Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Memorial Park
    • Golden Gate National Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golden Gate National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Golden Gate National Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golden Gate National Cemetery
    • Yerba Buena Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yerba Buena Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yerba Buena Cemetery is located in San Francisco County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yerba Buena Cemetery
    • San Francisco National Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • The San Francisco National Cemetery is located in San Francisco County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the San Francisco National Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in San Francisco.
      • The San Francisco National Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Post Cemetery
      • Presidio Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Francisco National Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8344 <1>
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Fernwood Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fernwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fernwood Cemetery is located in Marin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fernwood Cemetery
    • Skylawn Memorial Park
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • The Skylawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • The Skylawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Skylawn Memorial Gardens
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skylawn Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8376 <1>
    • Pilarcitos Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilarcitos Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilarcitos Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilarcitos Cemetery
    • IOOF Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The IOOF Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Home of Peace Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Home of Peace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Home of Peace Cemetery is located in Alameda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Home of Peace Cemetery
      • Evergreen Mausoleum
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Mausoleum have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Mausoleum is located in Alameda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Mausoleum
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Mountain View Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Alameda County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mountain View Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Oakland.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8191 <1>
      • St. Mary's Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • The St. Mary's Cemetery is located in Alameda County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Mary's Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Oakland.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1698809 <1>
      • San Lorenzo Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Lorenzo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The San Lorenzo Cemetery is located in Alameda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Lorenzo Cemetery
      • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Alameda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Sunset View Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sunset View Cemetery is located in Contra Costa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset View Cemetery

    For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

    Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Woodlawn Memorial Park:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #238137  (Woodlawn Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #238137 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: San Francisco South
      • County: San Mateo         Elev: 69
      • Location given for GNIS #238137 (Woodlawn Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #8458

    The official website for San Mateo County: www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/

    The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including San Mateo, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Woodlawn Memorial Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6805, Longitude: -122.4661    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
    <6>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.




 

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