Historic Columbian Cemetery, Portland, OR
Services
*Plot price includes setting of a local field stone. 30% of plot price goes toward maintenance and conservation funds
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Special FeaturesHistoric Columbian Cemetery is affiliated with the Universal Life Church, a non-denominational religious organization founded by Kirby J. Hensley under the doctrine: "Do that which is right".
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AvailabilityGreen Gardens
For pricing and rules and regulations, please contact us. We will send you a packet of information specific to the cemetery you indicate.
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History of Historic Columbian Cemetery
The Columbian pioneer cemetery located a mile south of the Columbia River has been the resting place for people from all class levels and ethnic groups, well-known and everyday citizens from the North Portland area since 1857. The cemetery was originally named the Love Cemetery after Captain Lewis Love, one of the first early settlers who lived on the property and made his money rafting logs to Portland. Many notable people in Portland are buried here, including founding fathers, pioneers who arrived along the Oregon Trail, and freed slaves. It is a treasure trove of Portland history. The cemetery was an integral part of the area's early development and, despite neglect and vandalism in the past, remains a vibrant part the fabric of the Portland community as it is revitalized, holding several activities a year for residents, including the living kind.
Historic Columbian Cemetery I Multnomah County I 1151 North Columbia Boulevard I Portland, OR 97211 I Open daily 7 am – 8 pm
We are a hybrid cemetery certified by the Green Burial Council
We are a hybrid cemetery certified by the Green Burial Council
