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A visit to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 IOOF Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the IOOF Cemetery:

37.4691, -122.4278

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The IOOF Cemetery is located in San Mateo County<2>.

The county seat for San Mateo County is located in Redwood City. Redwood City lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east of the IOOF Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the IOOF Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km] of the IOOF Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from IOOF Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Skylawn Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Skylawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skylawn Memorial Park
    • The Skylawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Skylawn Memorial Gardens
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8376 <5>
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • Golden Gate National Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Union Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • The Union Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cemetery
  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
    • The Holy Cross Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #529867 <5>
  • Oakwood Community Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • The Oakwood Community Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Community Cemetery
    • The Oakwood Community Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Convent Of The Sacred Heart Cemetery
  • Orange Memorial Park
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • The Orange Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Memorial Park
  • Chinese Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • The Chinese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinese Cemetery
  • Russian Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • The Russian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russian Cemetery
  • Chinese Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • The Chinese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinese Cemetery
  • Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • The Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hoy Sun Memorial Cemetery is located in Colma.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1967519 <5>
  • Golden Hill Memorial Park
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • The Golden Hill Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Hill Memorial Park
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Golden Hill Memorial Park is located in Colma.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1901558 <5>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      • 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 Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8038 <5>
    • Serbian Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Serbian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Serbian Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Serbian Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Colma.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8362 <5>
    • Cypress Lawn Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Cypress Lawn Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Lawn Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cypress Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
      • The Cypress Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7927 <5>
    • Hills of Eternity Memorial Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Hills of Eternity Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills of Eternity Memorial Park
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hills of Eternity Memorial Park is a very large cemetery that is located in Colma.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8027 <5>
    • Home of Peace Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Home of Peace Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home of Peace Cemetery
    • Olivet Memorial Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Olivet Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivet Memorial Park
      • The Olivet Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8239 <5>
    • Italian Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Italian Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Italian Cemetery
    • Japanese Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Japanese Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Japanese Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
    • Woodlawn Memorial Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Woodlawn Memorial Park is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
      • The Woodlawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8458 <5>
    • Mt. Hope Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
    • St. Anthony Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • The St. Anthony Cemetery is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Anthony Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the IOOF Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from IOOF Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Half Moon Bay
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • El Granada
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Highlands
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Highlands is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlands
  • Martins Beach
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Martins Beach is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Beach
  • Highlands - Baywood Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Montara
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Moss Beach
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Belmont
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Laurel
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Laurel is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
  • Hillsborough
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Emerald Lake Hills
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Emerald Lake Hills is located in San Mateo County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Lake Hills
  • San Mateo
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Burlingame
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Adobe Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Adobe Corner is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adobe Corner
    • Woodside
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • San Carlos
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Millbrae
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Fairway Park
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Fairway Park is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Park
    • San Gregorio
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Redwood City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Foster City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Pacifica
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Searsville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Searsville is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searsville
    • San Bruno
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Portola Valley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • West Menlo Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Atherton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • North Fair Oaks
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • North Fair Oaks is located in San Mateo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Fair Oaks
    • South San Francisco
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)

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 IOOF Cemetery. The following communities are located in San Mateo County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The IOOF Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 IOOF Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to California:
  • Pages specific to San Mateo County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 IOOF Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1786145  (Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1786145 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: San Mateo
      • Est. Elev: 28 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Half Moon Bay
      • Location given for Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery:
      • Lat: 37.4691074     Lon: -122.4277529
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- IOOF Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <5>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.
    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.