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Mission Dolores Cemetery, also known as Mission Dolores Park Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located in San Francisco, California. Here are five interesting facts about the cemetery:

The oldest cemetery in San Francisco, having been established in 1776.
The cemetery is named after Mission Dolores, the oldest standing building in San Francisco, which was founded by Spanish missionaries in 1776.
The cemetery is the final resting place for many notable figures in San Francisco’s history, including pioneers, politicians, and military leaders.
The cemetery is a popular tourist attraction due to its historical significance and beautiful gardens.
The cemetery is also home to several interesting graves, including the tomb of Joshua Norton, a local eccentric who declared himself “Emperor of the United States” in the 19th century.

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