Saint Mary Cemetery | |
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Details | |
Established | 1863 |
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Type | Catholic |
No. of graves | >23,000 |
Website | Saint Mary Cemetery |
Find a Grave | Saint Mary Cemetery |
Saint Mary Cemetery (often called Saint Mary's Cemetery) is a Catholic cemetery in Oakland, Alameda County, California, adjacent to Mountain View Cemetery. [1]
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