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Colma
Originally founded as a necropolis, much of Colma’s land is dedicated to cemeteries. (In fact, the population of the deceased is larger than that of the living.) As a result, Colma is known as the “City of Souls,” but it offers more th...
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9 things you should know about Colma
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Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Colma, California is a unique town with a history all its...
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Originally founded in 1924, Colma is home to just 1,500 people and is known as the City of the Silent...
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Colma is the only city in the United States where the ratio of dead to living citizens is more than 1000 to 1.
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The town was originally founded to provide a home for the dead after San Francisco banned new burials in the...
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Today, Colma is home to more than 17 cemeteries from a variety of religions, including Catholic, Jewish and...
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Though it is often thought of as a ghost town, Colma is actually a vibrant community with a thriving business...
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Home to a number of local businesses, Colma also boasts several unique attractions such as a historic train...
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Colma is also home to the world-renowned Westmoor Golf Course, which has been a favorite of Bay Area golfers...
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With a rich cultural and historical identity, Colma is the perfect place to explore the past and enjoy the...
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