Presidio of San Francisco Pet Cemetery, Pet cemetery in Presidio of San Francisco, US
The half-acre burial ground contains 424 headstones with names, dates, and tributes to military families' pets, enclosed by a white picket fence.
Established in the early 1950s during Lieutenant Colonel Joseph M. Swing's command, the cemetery served approximately 2,000 Army families stationed at the Presidio base.
The cemetery markers display military ranks and international origins of pets, reflecting the global nature of service members' lives at the Presidio base.
Visitors can access the cemetery from McDowell Avenue, with nearby amenities including restrooms and refreshments at the Warming Hut Park Store.
The grave markers include tributes to various animals including dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, lizards, and fish, with some dedicated to unknown pets.
Location: California
Address: 667 McDowell Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Phone: +14155614323
Website: https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-pet-cemetery
GPS coordinates: 37.80258,-122.46721
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:53
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