Did you know that Colma, California, is a city where the dead far outnumber the living? For every 1 living person, there are nearly 1,000 buried in its cemeteries! 😲
Why So Many Cemeteries?
Colma, a small town near San Francisco, became a “necropolis” (city of the dead) in the early 1900s. Here’s why:
🪦 San Francisco banned new burials in 1900, due to limited space.
⚰️ Bodies were exhumed and relocated to cemeteries in Colma.
🌆 Today, Colma has over 1.5 million graves but only around 1,500 living residents!
Famous People Buried in Colma
Colma’s cemeteries are the final resting place for many famous figures, including:
🏁 Wyatt Earp – The legendary Old West gunslinger.
🍔 Ray Kroc – The man who turned McDonald’s into a global empire.
📰 William Randolph Hearst – A media mogul who inspired the movie Citizen Kane.
Final Fun Fact: Colma’s Slogan Is… “It’s Great to Be Alive!”
Despite being known for its cemeteries, Colma embraces its eerie reputation with humor! The town’s official motto is:
👉 “It’s Great to Be Alive in Colma!”
Spooky or Cool? 👻
Tag a friend who loves creepy and quirky places! Would you visit a town where the dead outnumber the living?
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