| The
Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, Inc. was formed
in 2008 and is an all volunteer, 501 ( c ) 3 organization. Our
work began as a Committee of the Jacksonville Boosters Club
in 2002 when members were looking for a "hands on" project.
The project was so successful that the decision to form a non
profit was made, allowing us to increase our volunteer base,
as well as our fund raising opportunities. The goals remain
the same, education, preservation and restoration efforts for
the cemetery. With the first official burial dating back to
October 1859, it is one of the oldest cemeteries in the state
of Oregon and contains some of the earliest pioneer gravesites
in southern Oregon. 2009 marked our 150th year and the anniversary
of Oregon statehood. Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery
hold fundraising events, host monument restoration workshops,
clean-up days and offer historic tours to raise funds to support
our work and make people aware of the need to save these historic
treasures. |
Kneeling Child, located in the Masonic Section Block 268 |
