The I.O.O.F. and F. & A.M. Cemetery was started July 9, 1883 by the I.O.O.F. Lodge in conjunction with the F.& A.M. Lodge. At that time the property was considered to be outside of the downtown area far enough that it wouldn't be in the way of planned growth. The town was already encroaching on a cemetery that was started in 1872 called Thornburg-Jones Cemetery.
In 1884 the Thornburg-Jones Cemetery was moved to the new I.O.O.F. and F.&A.M. location. Removal of all remains was completed by 1886.
The Santa Maria Cemetery District was established August 6, 1917, in response to a petition signed by the required number of qualified electors in the District. The Cemetery was organized as a Special District in and for the County of Santa Barbara.
The District operates under the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Section 8890 et seq. The Cemetery is located at 1501 South College Dr., Santa Maria, Ca. 93456
PINE GROVE CEMETERY
Pine Grove Cemetery a small cemetery in Orcutt, Ca. Was recently deeded over to the SANTA MARIA CEMETERY DISTRICT. Pine Grove Cemetery is a Historical Landmark site only.