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A visit to the Mountain View Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Mountain View Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave<1> website: The Mountain View Cemetery (FAG ID #8191)

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 Mountain View Cemetery ...

The Mountain View Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Oakland.

Jump to Google Maps centered on the Mountain View Cemetery

The cemetery is located in Alameda County<2>.

The county seat for Alameda County is located in Oakland. Oakland lies just to the southwest of the Mountain View Cemetery .

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mountain View Cemetery

Lat:   37.8338°   (37° 50' 1")

Lon:   -122.2393°   (-122° 14' 21")

Establishment of the Mountain View Cemetery ...

The Mountain View Cemetery was established in 1863.

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 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 Mountain View Cemetery:

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Mountain View Cemetery.

  • Alameda
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alameda
    • Alameda lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the south of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 78,841 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Alameda
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alameda<4>
  • Albany
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
    • Albany lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,031 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Albany
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany<4>
  • Allendale
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
    • Allendale lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Allendale
  • Berkeley
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkeley
    • Berkeley lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 122,726 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Berkeley
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berkeley<4>
  • Brooklyn ‑ Historic
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
    • Brooklyn was located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the south of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Former names for Brooklyn:
    • Antonio
    • Clinton
  • Campbell Village
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell Village
    • Campbell Village lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Campbell Village
  • Canyon
  • East Oakland ‑ Historic
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Oakland
    • East Oakland was located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Oakland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • El Cerrito
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Cerrito
    • El Cerrito lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,403 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on El Cerrito
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for El Cerrito<4>
  • Emeryville
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emeryville
    • Emeryville lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the west of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,875 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Emeryville
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emeryville<4>
  • Fruitvale
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitvale
    • Fruitvale lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Former names for Fruitvale:
    • Brays
    • Fruit Vale
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fruitvale
  • Havenscourt
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havenscourt
    • Havenscourt lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the southeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Havenscourt
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Kensington
    • Laurel
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
      • Laurel lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Laurel
    • Montclair
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montclair
      • Montclair lies less than 2 miles<3> to the east of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Montclair
    • Moraga
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moraga
      • Moraga lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,967 people
      • Former name for Moraga:
      • Willow Springs
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Moraga
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moraga<4>
    • Normandy Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy Village
      • Normandy Village lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Normandy Village
    • Oakland
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 424,891 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Oakland
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakland<4>
    • Orinda Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orinda Village
      • Orinda Village lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orinda Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Orinda Village
    • Orinda
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orinda
      • Orinda lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,557 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Orinda
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orinda<4>
    • Piedmont
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
      • Piedmont lies less than 2 miles<3> to the southeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,335 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Piedmont
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piedmont<4>
    • Rochedale Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochedale Village
      • Rochedale Village lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochedale Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rochedale Village
    • South Berkeley
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Berkeley
      • South Berkeley lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Former name for South Berkeley:
      • Lorin
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on South Berkeley
    • University Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
      • University Village lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on University Village
    • West Oakland
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Oakland
      • West Oakland lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on West Oakland

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 Mountain View Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Alameda County.

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

List of the closest cemeteries ...

We know of 13 cemeteries that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Mountain View Cemetery. The cemeteries are listed in alphabetical order.

Unless otherwise noted, the following cemeteries are located in Alameda County.

  • Evergreen Cemetery [Alameda County]
  • Evergreen Mausoleum [Alameda County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Mausoleum
    • 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.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Evergreen Mausoleum
  • Home of Peace Cemetery [Alameda County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Home of Peace Cemetery
    • 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.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Home of Peace Cemetery
  • Lafayette Cemetery [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafayette Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafayette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Lafayette Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lafayette Cemetery
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery [Alameda County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • 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.
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mt. Calvary Cemetery
  • Oakmont Memorial Park [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakmont Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakmont Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oakmont Memorial Park lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Oakmont Memorial Park
  • Oakmount Memorial Park [Contra Costa County]
  • Queen of Haven Cemetery [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queen of Haven Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queen of Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Queen of Haven Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Queen of Haven Cemetery
  • Queen of Heaven Cemetery [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queen of Heaven Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queen of Heaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Queen of Heaven Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Queen of Heaven Cemetery
  • Rolling Hills Memorial Park [Contra Costa County]
  • St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
    • St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northwest of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Holy Angels / St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
    • Holy Angels Cemetery
    • St. Joseph Cemetery
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
    • Find-A-Grave: FAG ID #8327<1>
  • Sunset View Cemetery [Contra Costa County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset View Cemetery
    • 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.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sunset View Cemetery
  • Yerba Buena Cemetery [San Francisco County]
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yerba Buena Cemetery
    • 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.
    • Yerba Buena Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west of Mountain View Cemetery.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Yerba Buena 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 Mountain View Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #229206  (Mountain View Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #229206 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: Oakland East
    • County: Alameda         Elev: 115
    • Location given for GNIS #229206 (Mountain View Cemetery)
    • Lat: 37.8352046           Lon: -122.2369129
    • Lat: 37.8352046     Lon: -122.2369129
    • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #8191

The official website for Alameda County: www.acgov.org/

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 Alameda, 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mountain View Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8338, Longitude: -122.2393    
<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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

 

 

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