Union Cemetery And Redwood City's Dead Pioneers
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- The Historic Union Cemetery sits alongside Woodside Road in Redwood City, CA, right in the middle of the San Francisco peninsula.
This was a wild west town that grew along with the gold rush, and some of the pioneers that showed up here were former Union Army veterans. They had an organization called The Grand Army Of The Republic that promoted veteran affairs and helped turn the area's first cemetery into a memorial to Civil War Union veterans.
Many prominent people lay at rest here, with some graves adorn with beautiful monuments. From wild west sheriffs deputies to county judges, this was the first cemetery listed as a California landmark.
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I saw you on ESPN's latest Instagram post!!!
I'm from Rwc. Didn't know all this history
I didn't either!
Yyyooo redwood, im so happy my hometown is getting some love, palo alto and san mateo always getting the attention, including foster city.
🙏🙏🙏 Redwood!
Great video. At 3:39 he shows my dads uncles Willie and George Bullivant that died as kids. My great grandfather is buried there too.
Whoa 😮 thanks for sharing your history
Thanks for making this video. Lots of history in that small cemetery. This should be shown in the local high schools.
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Awesome info! I love learning of my City! REDWOOD!!
Thank you Vanessa 🙏
I think I knw u
Being born and raised in Redwood City. I always wondered about that Cemetery Now I got some information thank you bro much appreciated💯
Right on glad you liked it
I lived behind the cemetery n lets just say I had a hard time sleeping at night
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I used to live on popular
3:04 Redwood City is also my hometown & it’s funny you point that out I lived in those apartments
I lived a couple blocks away
You should visit the Colma Cemetery. Hell its a Cemetery city. My buddies and I used to do night walks when we were teens.
Never been to this one in Redwood City.
I was hoping to do a Colma episode as well for this October but I ran out of time, had a lot of stuff come up. Still on the list! I can actually see Colma as I type this haha
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If you ever do, you should stop by the Marshalls in the area. I work the weekends there. LOL.
The Peninsula has so much history!!! It's great that you get to share Redwood City!
Appreciate that! So much history right under our noses
Heyyy that’s near Woodside I use to live behind that cemetery
Yuppp right there
My mom grew up on Oxford Street 1329. There used to be some huge Victorian houses on Oxford before they were torn down and replaced with duplexes and apartments. Very likely the people who lived in those houses are buried at Union Cemetery. When I grew up on Oxford Street it was very very different than today. There is or was a crooked sidewalk in front of the house because an old old oak tree was there on the edge of a creek.
I was at 1329 Oxford when the Quake of 1989 struck. The old oak tree lost a huge heavy branch which led to the whole tree being removed.
Our Great grandfather, great grandmother and their young children are buried there, John, Theresa Christ, and I think 5 children one daughter was Charlotte Christ Wentworth, They have one surviving granddaughter still living she is 100 years old this month. 9 Oct. Thanks for highlighting this Cemetary
Awesome info! Thank you for checking it out
Thank you again for bringing attention to this very close to my Heart Place i spent time in attempting to grow real flowers in front of the Soldier's Grave Stones. 1978~1980.
We were not met with enthusiasm by anyone for our efforts ~ i believe we brought attention to someone's fire subject. I'm just Grateful that something i did as an 18 yr old young woman helped to save it. Grateful for you having taken such an interest it.
We are quite a group throughout the years of awesome people who help to keep the real Value of much of our History & Herstory's safe for those to come to learn from.
Thank you
Such cool history thanks for watching
I was told by my parents back when I was a little girl that there are plots under woodside road. Ii can tell you stories of that cemetery and the apt building behind it. . People see ghosts in their apts, a friend use to live in one and I went to her house one time and seen a guy in in her bathroom... There were no guys there....
I learned something in this video, Virginia City is my favorite place in the world but there are two stores I can't go into!!!!
Wild stuff and yes Virginia City I have big plans for but I want to wait out the pandemic for that
I used to live in those apartments
@@lexhoover2473 how?!?!?! I freaked out the one and only time there.....
@@kimberlyann7954 it was scary af
This is amazing! I grew up in RWC, and always passed by here, the crib always made me sad, never went inside though. Wish they taught more area history in high school would have been interesting to know.
Glad you enjoyed!
Right!!??!!
I used to live at the apartments right next to the cemetery in the 80's. There were TONS more gravestones. Lots of wooden ones and a couple of those cracked open tombs. There was a big tree swing there too. Thanks for sharing this video. Brought back great memories!! lol
And there was no statue there at the union cemetery gravesite
I used to live in one of the apartments behind it back in the late 90s to early 2000s..I always kind of wonder the history about the cemetery. I never go around that building at night coz it is so close the many tombs you can see within an arms reach. Lol but I have never experienced any paranormal activity when I rented there..just been avoiding that area during the dark. Nice video now I know the story behind it.
I now live in Folsom, CA. and there is a ton of Gold Rush history here including: a church (1857) and cemetery (1850) , last terminal of Pony Express, Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park (1895), historic downtown, and the 2nd oldest U.S. prison...Folsom State Prison. Also, Coloma, CA. is where James Marshall first discovered gold Jan. 24, 1848. It's a great state historic park that has a super old church, cemetery, ranger station, museum, and big hilltop statue of James Marshall. Lots to see there.
I had a few things in Folsom area on my list! Thanks for adding to it... Hope to get back up there soon
You are SO talented! Your "ghost" fading in and out was a nice touch.
Thank you! I actually made a lot of mistakes but was able to patch enough together to work. A few narration parts I did better but the tripod got bumped or something so the ghosting didn't work so I had to use the lesser parts, but oh well.
@@vvarietyshow I, for one, was thoroughly impressed. It looked perfect!
I grew up out there. We had a lot of scary and sad stories about the place. We are talking about the 1960’s -70’s. There used to be a lot of sunken in graves where the coffins collapsed in on them. There was a mausoleum that someone had broken into. My brother used to tell me that people who destroyed grave stones would be eaten alive by worms.
There used to be a fertilizer garden store right next door. We joked about the fertilizer being the dead. 🙅🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
It's crazy some of history cemetery's have. You would think there isn't much to your last resting place.
I drove by this one my whole life and never realized how much was there
As a former resident of Redwood City,Ca now living in Atlanta, GA. I enjoyed this video. I use to see this cemetery often,however I never got a good look on the inside. Good job 👍 nice educational vid. Also nice to see someone give props to the Union troops
I appreciate you checking it out and leaving some kind words 🙏🙏🙏
You would of thought in my back yard .I live a block away
I lived on Redwood Ave a couple blocks away when I was a kid
these lil vids r dope man
Thank you Mario!
Outstanding tour !!!! im a new sub !!!!!! i grew up in RWC and never went there !! wish i had !!! i love cemeterys !!!
Thank you so much Karen! I had never gone either
Love it. Very interesting. But I like all your adventures soooo.
Always appreciated Lisa! Thank you
My Great-Aunt Vera had a baby boy buried there. I don't know much more than that.
The association has a lot of info, they might have some interesting leads for you if you wanted to look into it
So much history with the cemetery. It is nice to see it still looking good after the years....A Great video Dylan!! btw I noticed that on your front page on there has changed to just you on the page and not your brother. Hope Cole is doing has well
Thank you, really cool place. Just been me lately so we'll see
This is so cool u guys. Very well done. My Dad, Gilbert Mello was Assistant Scout Master of Troop 67 in Redwood City. That troop performed Memorial Day celebrations every year as long as I can remember when I was growing up. I loves best when the trumpet played Taps.
Awesome history, thank you for sharing
Great presentation, your fading in & out is cool.
Nice of you to say, thank you
One of the best vids I've seen in a while because of the awesome and in-depth information combined with a unique and dope visual style. Subscribed fosho!
Really appreciate that Tim! Thank you!
I'm a paranormal investigator and I'm originally from Fremont, Ca. but now I live in Amador County. We have many pioneer cemeteries that I would love to share with you if your ever in the area. Preston Castle and Kennedy Mine is close by as well. I enjoy you videos.
I've done videos at Preston Castle and the Kennedy Mines! Also did one at Sutter Hotel and Knight Foundry. I can't wait to get back up there.
@@vvarietyshow what about our pioneer cemeteries ??? If you ever want someone to explore with in my area lm always down for an adventure.
Haven't seen those! Do you have Instagram? If so we can connect there @somethinorothertour ⬅️
@@vvarietyshow yes it’s rvegas95669
I met one of the men buried there from 1800's ~ I lived in apts next to the Cemetery in 1978~1980 He came to help me feel better after our attempt to help preserve it was met with less than enthusiasm, & some target upset with us.
I don't share this experience with many as it is a genuine experience speaking to him. I don't know who he was as he did not introduce himself, but I'll never forget his face ~ how very tall he was, what he was wearing & the sound of his voice etc~~~
Honest~ no tall tales here.
Sincerely ~💚🗝💚
Well i would sleep their when i was a kid at night growing up on the streets in redwood city i used to feel creepy things also i felt like the spirits would be on my side
Interesting...I'v driven by it my whole life and I'm 59. I always wanted to stop but just never did.
So much history tucked away. I did the same as you, saw it all the time growing up but never took the time to check it out and learn the history until recently
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Yeah, and now I live in Japan so will be hard to go check it out. Who knows maybe one day if I'm ever back in the area I might swing bye.
Thanks
@@calikalbocalikalbo6082 I'm sure Japan has just as much hidden history, if not way more. Kyoto is very high on my "hope to film videos there" list
@@vvarietyshow oh yeah big time. I actually only live about an hour fro Kyoto.
Lots of really old cool castles here.
Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it someday
Thats was good ...thanks
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Damn, didn’t know we had something like this in the bay!
Sooo much history tucked away! That's why I'm trying my best with this channel to find some lesser known stuff to highlight so people can appreciate local history
Nice video! well done
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for doing this video. You did a great job.
Omgggg I live close to there! Never been there but drove passed it
It's worth checking out, they're doing tours soon too.
@@vvarietyshow oh that’s so awesome I’ve always wanted to go there so I’m definitely gonna go on a tour. That place is like a spooky little treasure in our city ☺️ just like the haunted school in Menlo Park
Bro, awesome video. Super well done. I’ve been too scared to go into that cemetery for the last 30 years. Always wanted to so this was a great way for me to experience it without having to muster the nerve haha. I’ve also go stories from family who managed the apartments next door of seeing people and having unexplained reoccurring night terrors. Creepy shit.
Great video as always. Gotta catch up sometime man !
Haha right on man!
I met one of the soldiers while living in one of those Apts . It was a little wierd yet I undeniable. He talked with me for a moment.
This is awesome. I’m the President of the Union Cemetery Historic Association for this cemetery and I even learned some stuff!! Thanks for the compliment on the kiosk display....I try to keep them interesting. This is really a great video!
That's awesome! I'm glad you liked it and keep up the good work, many of us appreciate it 🙏
Kathleen ~ PLS get in touch with me. I'm seeking info from 1978~1980 about a tv show i was a part of . I'll try to write the entire experience down and post it to all of the videos. Thank you for tending to this very close to my heart piece of dirt with so many Souls LayTo Rest responsible for our freedoms and for our ability to live there.
Sincerely
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30 years in Redwood and I still get creeps driving by this place. Now after hearing the remarkable history that “lives” here, I’m def gonna make a pit stop next time.
You should!
@@vvarietyshow Most definitely now. I moved three blocks up the road from it. Headed there on my next day off! 👍🏻
IM FROM RWC THAT PLACE IS HUNTED I HAVE SO MANY STORIES OF THAT CEMETERY
Tell me!
I hope you guys can do a Brookdale Lodge history & ghost adventure. I spent the night at the Lodge once & saw the little ghost gurl that night in tge bar, then saw her again at the Boardwalk the very next day. Im assuming she followed us. Super creepy stuff
Happy late birthday 🎉
Thank you I appreciate that 🙏🙏
Happy belated Birthday!
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
I know that cemetery well we used to cut through the cemetery on our bicycles on our way to Magoos Pizza joint to play foosball always would get the little thorn stuck in our tire I remember that cemetery real well I was born in Redwood thanks brother for the trip down memory lane new subscriber👊🐶😎🐶👊
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Can you confirm the existence of an arch shaped gate which was part of the Union Cemetery long ago?
Great question! The arch is no longer there, it was in the sharp corner near the Union soldier section. I actually talked about it a bit, but cut it out of the video for time and I just didn't explain it well. Though I think some of the footage is used in my Patreon extras video (I put out bonus content on our Patreon). Wish the arch entryway was still there!
Greetings, great video. How did you hear about this Cemetery? are you a RWC native? Great town, love the history!
Hey Jeff, yes I'm a RWC native, born in Sequoia Hospital just like my mom! I'm 5th generation Bay Area. I used to live on Redwood Avenue a few blocks away as a kid. Thanks for the kind words!
I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A KID I LIVED ON 333 POPLAR AND I EXPERIENCED SOME WEIRD EVENTS.....
Creepy place, I used to live by there too
Your niece is great
She's the best ever
I used to drink in that graveyard as a teenager. 🤣 its creepier at night.
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Wtf me too!!lol I also used to do other stuff ... I think I knw u?
Happy late Birthday wish, my birthday is the 26th. October peeps are the coolest 😎👍
Thank you and early Happy Birthday to you! 🎂
@@vvarietyshow thank you
I would use this cemetery as a escape route when committing crimes felt something watching me
You gave a lot of detailed info not provided during the tour I attended in 2018! (My pix: artam.smugmug.com/Travel/Cemeteries/Union-Cemetery-RwC/) Also I see improvements done in 2 years; these are some dedicated volunteers. Going over the pix I shot that day, I found a few headstones with the inscription "Here Rests a Woodman of the World" in different areas of the cemetery, maybe an unofficial fraternal organization...and Joe Kozuki, d.1903, aged 46 years; I wonder - what enticed him to come here from Japan? how did he make a living? why did he die relatively young with apparently no relatives? Another xlnt vid w/good research, thanks! Highly recommend any of the 3 remaining S.F. cemeteries: the Columbarium, Mission Dolores, and the one in the Presidio.
Really cool, thanks for sharing! I'm glad I was able to find some interesting stories to highlight. I'm thankful the association has done what it's done to preserve this place
BTW hint hint for the future all 3 of those are on my list 😁
Go seahawks
Nawwww 😂
Aaahh shit I always thought It was a dog cemetery 😂😂😂😂 I'm dead
Exposed by your niece lmao
Hahaha seriously
Damn i wish i would have seen you that day i would have assulted you badly
No you wouldn't
Killed me with "BoOoOos" 😂
😂😂😂 You know what's funny, that part was originally towards the end but I thought "I'm gonna move this part up"
@@vvarietyshow Good call!
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