Myron Angel

1827–1911 (age 84)

Historian

Biography

Myron Angel, born in 1827, became one of California's earliest and most dedicated chroniclers, capturing the stories of San Luis Obispo County in careful prose.

His advocacy for accessible schooling led to the founding of the California Polytechnic School, and he spent his final years sharing knowledge while honoring the region's past.

Myron Angel is remembered at San Luis Cemetery, a fitting resting place for a man whose life's work was revealing the past to future generations.