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Alta Mesa Memorial Park

Coordinates: 37°23′54″N 122°07′43″W / 37.39833°N 122.12861°W / 37.39833; -122.12861
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Alta Mesa Memorial Park
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Established1904
Location
CountryUnited States
Size72 acres (29 ha)
Websitewww.altamesacemetery.com
Find a GraveAlta Mesa Memorial Park

Alta Mesa Memorial Park is a non-denominational burial ground located in Palo Alto, California, United States. It was established in 1904 as a 72-acre (29 ha) cemetery.[1] It includes traditional burial plots, a mausoleum and a columbarium.[1]

Context view of "Pigpen" McKernan's headstone at Alta Mesa

Notable burials

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Welcome to Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, California". Altamesafuneral.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Shan Li (October 11, 2011). "Steve Jobs buried in Alta Mesa among other technologists - latimes.com". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
  4. ^ Baseball-Almanac
  5. ^ Jambase
  6. ^ "Despite Unmarked Grave, Steve Jobs Fans Continue Searching Palo Alto Cemetery". CBS San Francisco KPIX 5. October 20, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  7. ^ The Tombstone Tourist, p. 40
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37°23′54″N 122°07′43″W / 37.39833°N 122.12861°W / 37.39833; -122.12861