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Friends
of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery are dedicated to the restoration
and preservation of this beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil
final resting place in Jacksonville, Oregon.
Our
work includes the education of residents and visitors alike
as to the importance of this significant historic site and
how it relates to the history
of Jacksonville, the Rogue Valley, and Southern Oregon. The
Jacksonville Cemetery is the final resting place for many
of the early "movers and
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shakers" of Jacksonville, formerly known as Table Rock City.
Merchants, gold miners, farmers, judges, and doctors are just
some of those who now rest below the Madrones. Grave markers
reflect the great distances they traveled seeking their fortunes
and a better life for them and their families. They read:
born in England, Ireland, Germany, France, and from all over
the United States.
Sharing their stories with local residents and visitors to
our area provides a better understanding of why people came
to Oregon and how Jacksonville and the Rogue Valley were developed.
Much is owed to these Pioneers and their families and the
Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery strive to preserve
the markers of the deceased, the grounds that they sit on,
and to keep their stories alive for future generations to
enjoy.
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