Hauntingly beautiful in its simplicity and austerity, the Historic Yorba Cemetery maintains a watchful eye over the valley that was once home to the famed rancher, Bernardo Yorba. The cemetery is one of the oldest in Orange County, and is a veritable, albeit lesser known, piece of American history. Although originally a part of the Canyon of Saint Anne, granted to Bernardo Yorba in 1834, the cemetery was only established in 1858 when this piece of land, along with the San Antonio Chapel, was bequeathed to the Catholic church upon Yorba's death. Before the cemetery was closed for burials in 1939, the remains of Bernando Yorba himself and several members of his family were moved here in 1928, and a memorial was erected in their honor. Apart from the ancestors of those who are buried here, the Historic Yorba Cemetery continues to draw in visitors who seek to learn more about, and pay their respects to those who contributed so much to the history of Orange County. Tours of the cemetery are organized by the OC Parks Department on the first Saturday of every month. Be sure to contact the relevant department before planning your visit.
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Once a sleepy town with Germanic roots, Anaheim has morphed into one of California's largest cities, known for its association with the Disneyland Resort. The city is one of the most popular destinations for conventions and is home to the state-of-the-art Anaheim Convention Center as well as hosting two national-level sports teams, the Angels, a major-league baseball team and the Anaheim Ducks hockey team. A great base to explore Orange County, the city has a host of fun activities for all ages, and though most are centered around the Disneyland experience, with a bit of digging it's possible to search out other options like the Anaheim Packing District and Oak Canyon Nature Center.
