Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Salem Pioneer Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Salem, United States. It was established in 1853. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 25 notable interments here, including Frederick Schwatka, Stephen F. Chadwick, Samuel Thurston.
At a glance
| Location | Salem, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44.91917, -123.05056 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1853 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Heritage status | NRHP 13000707 |
| Website | www.salempioneercemetery.org |
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Notable interments
25 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Frederick Schwatka (1849–1892), writer, physician, botanist
- Stephen F. Chadwick (1825–1895), judge, lawyer, politician
- Samuel Thurston (1815–1851), lawyer, politician
- John P. Gaines (1795–1857), lawyer, politician
- Hancock Lee Jackson (1796–1876), politician, governor, military officer
- Chloe Clark Willson (1818–1874), teacher, large estate owner
- Chloe Clark Willson (1818–1871), teacher, large estate owner
- John Minto IV (1822–1915), poet, politician, farmer
- William H. Willson (1805–1856), politician, carpenter, explorer
- George K. Shiel (1825–1893), lawyer, politician
- Robert Crouch Kinney (1813–1875), politician
- Tabitha Moffatt Brown (1780–1858), pioneer
- John Hugh McNary (1867–1936), judge, lawyer
- Augustus C. Kinney (1845–1908), physician
- Charles H. Bennett (1811–1855), military officer
- Asahel Bush (1824–1913), publisher
- Samuel Asahel Clarke (1827–1909), writer, poet, historian
- Isaac R. Moores, Jr. (1831–1884), politician
- John McCourt (1874–1924), judge, lawyer, politician
- Q6228102 (1817–1864), politician
- Q6228102 (1817–1861), politician
- John H. Moores (1821–1880), politician
- Alonzo Gesner (1842–1912), politician
- Q6076978 (1796–1861), politician
- David Leslie (1797–1869)
Common questions
Where is Salem Pioneer Cemetery?
Salem Pioneer Cemetery is in Salem, United States, at coordinates 44.9192, -123.0506.
When was Salem Pioneer Cemetery established?
Salem Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1853, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 25 notable interments at Salem Pioneer Cemetery, including Frederick Schwatka, Stephen F. Chadwick, Samuel Thurston, John P. Gaines, Hancock Lee Jackson.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q7404157 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)