Rosemead

Rosemead is a city sprawling across the western San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County with residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The urban area sits at roughly 97 meters elevation, with Garvey Avenue running through as a major thoroughfare.

The area was originally home to Tongva peoples before Spanish missions arrived in 1771 and reshaped the territory. The modern city was formally incorporated in 1959 and has grown as an urban community since then.

Asian and Hispanic communities form the social fabric here, with their traditions visible in neighborhood celebrations and gathering spaces throughout the city. This cultural diversity shapes how residents interact with their surroundings and marks the rhythm of daily life.

The city features flat to gently rolling terrain with a regular street grid that makes navigation straightforward, especially by car. Visitors should know that public transportation is limited, so having a vehicle is helpful for getting around.

The Savannah Pioneer Cemetery is one of the oldest Protestant burial grounds in Los Angeles County, holding graves dating back to the region's early settlement days. The site offers a window into the family histories of the area and its roots as a frontier community.

Location: Los Angeles County

Elevation above the sea: 97 m

Shares border with: Alhambra, Arcadia, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, Montebello

Website: http://cityofrosemead.org

GPS coordinates: 34.07056,-118.08222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:33