#0874 Workman Home and Family Cemetery

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#0874 Workman Home and Family Cemetery

Site information:

15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry

There are two sites and plaques for this landmark - the cemetery and the home. The cemetery plaque and site are freely accessible, while the home and plaque are gated and only accessible during operating hours. Tours are available.

Home:  34.019974,-117.964937
Cemetery: 34.018421,-117.96345

Plaque information:

Two state plaques

Cemetery plaque text:

Workman Family Cemetery

"El Campo Santo," this region's earliest known private family cemetery, was established in 1850 by William Workman. The miniature Classic Grecian mausoleum was built in 1919 by grandson Walter P. Temple. Included in this cemetery are the remains of Workman, his family and descendents, partner John Rowland, friend Pio Pico (the last California Governor under Mexican rule), and his wife Maria Ygnacia Pico.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Industry, November 5, 1976.

Home plaque text:

William Workman Home

Home of pioneer William Workman. Workman and co-owner John Rowland developed the 48,790-acre La Puenta Rancho. Workman and co-leader Rowland organized the first wagon train of permanent eastern settlers which arrived in Southern California on November 5, 1841. Workman first began this home in 1842, then remodeled it in 1872 to resemble an English Manor House.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Industry, November 5, 1976.

Registered 11/18/1974

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