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The list of cemeteries in the United States includes both active and historic sites, and does not include pet cemeteries. At the end of the list by states, cemeteries in territories of the United States are included. The list is for notable cemeteries and is not an attempt to list all the cemeteries in the United States.
In 1978, the cemeteries were entered into the National Register of Historic Places. [6] In 1999, a city ordinance established the Cemetery Commission, which works as an advisory board to the City Council and Mayor about matters concerning the care and keeping of the city-owned cemeteries and the cemeteries which don't have active clubs.
[1] [2] Washington is divided into 39 counties and contains 281 municipalities that are classified into cities and towns. [3] [4] Approximately 65.4% of the state's population lives in incorporated municipalities. [5] The most populous municipality in Washington is Seattle with 737,015 residents, and the least populous municipality is Krupp ...
The Roslyn Historic District consists of the town of Roslyn as of 1977 which corresponds to the 1914 plat map, as well as the cluster of 26 cemeteries southwest of the town and a 58 acres (23 ha) open space, bisected by the tracks of the Roslyn Branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad, east of the town. [20]
Oysterville cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Washington State, began in 1858 on land owned by F.C. Davis. [1] Located about a quarter of a mile outside the historic gold-rush boom town of Oysterville , this 2-acre cemetery holds plots for many of the founding families of the area.
Location of King County in Washington. The following properties and districts in King County, Washington, United States, are on the National Register of Historic Places. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in an online map. [1]
The remains of some 177 persons buried at the White Bluffs Cemetery were moved on May 6, 1943, to the East Prosser Cemetery, some 30 miles (50 km) away. [5] At the time of the government destruction of the town of White Bluffs, production of pears, apples, vegetables, and grapes for wine production were primary sources of livelihood.