One of the oldest (1859) cemeteries in Oregon

[robertpaulsen]

The first official burial there was Margaret Love in 1859. The cemetery is divided into different plots, often by religion or fraternal order, like the Masons and Odd Fellows. The atmosphere there is subdued and tranquil, and every headstone feels like a historical marker.

I think what we really appreciated about the place was how it imparts a sense of history on a quieter more personal level. Reading about these people, when they lived, how they died, you do get a more intimate sense of the struggles they went through in the Old West, but also the feeling that their lives mattered; their struggles built a great town that’s still great today. Visiting a cemetery can be a somber occasion, but for us it was a wonderfully inspiring complement to our journey through Jacksonville.

[Tobin S.]

1. Kick!

[robertpaulsen]

2. Thanks! Here's some photos we took.

There were lots of military tombstones for those who served in wars. One of the oldest was this one, who served in the Spanish-American War:




This was one of the most beautiful sculptures there:

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[Still Blue in PDX]

3. My family cemetery in Oregon also dates back to 1859. Miller Cemetery in Linn County. nt

[robertpaulsen]

5. Ah, Linn County!

I just did some wine tasting there earlier this year. Absolutely beautiful place!

[aidbo]

4. We've got an old Masonic cemetery near the university in Eugene too

Eugene Skinner (any relation? ) is buried there.