Woodlawn Memorial Park
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Woodlawn Memorial Park

Also known as Compton Rural Cemetery

Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA

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  • Get directions 1715 W Greenleaf Boulevard
    Compton, California 90220 United States
    Coordinates: 33.88127, -118.24688
  • 310-933-8850
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Woodlawn Memorial Park is open for visitation only. It is no longer licensed by the State of California to perform burials or disinterments.


Office hours: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Grounds open for visitation: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Closed: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day and in inclement weather


The entrance is on W. Greenleaf Blvd.


Established in 1871 as Compton Rural Cemetery, Woodlawn Memorial Park is among the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles County. Prior to being officially named for the use of the settlers in the area, it was part of the Rancho San Pedro land grant. Markers for a few earlier burials have also been found.


On Mother's Day 2020 the neglected condition of this abandoned cemetery compelled volunteers to establish the non-profit organization "One Section At A Time" (OSAAT). After completing a massive cleanup, OSAAT remains on site providing public access and assisting families in: plot location; records search; commemorative services, and headstones care. In addition, OSAAT is overseeing property maintenance and lawn restoration while pursuing national historical status to ensure the preservation of this historic cemetery.


Contact


phone: 310-933-8850 office at Woodlawn

email: [email protected]

mail: 1715 W. Greenleaf Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

Woodlawn Memorial Park is open for visitation only. It is no longer licensed by the State of California to perform burials or disinterments.


Office hours: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Grounds open for visitation: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Closed: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day and in inclement weather


The entrance is on W. Greenleaf Blvd.


Established in 1871 as Compton Rural Cemetery, Woodlawn Memorial Park is among the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles County. Prior to being officially named for the use of the settlers in the area, it was part of the Rancho San Pedro land grant. Markers for a few earlier burials have also been found.


On Mother's Day 2020 the neglected condition of this abandoned cemetery compelled volunteers to establish the non-profit organization "One Section At A Time" (OSAAT). After completing a massive cleanup, OSAAT remains on site providing public access and assisting families in: plot location; records search; commemorative services, and headstones care. In addition, OSAAT is overseeing property maintenance and lawn restoration while pursuing national historical status to ensure the preservation of this historic cemetery.


Contact


phone: 310-933-8850 office at Woodlawn

email: [email protected]

mail: 1715 W. Greenleaf Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

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