JESSE APPLEGATE PIONEER HISTORICAL CEMETERY INC

CRESWELL, OR

Jesse Applegate Pioneer Historical Cemetery Inc is a historical cemetery located in Creswell, Oregon. The cemetery is named after Jesse Applegate, who was a prominent pioneer and politician in Oregon during the 19th century. The cemetery is dedicated to preserving the memory of the pioneers who settled in the area and played a significant role in the development of Oregon.

The cemetery was established in 1851 and is one of the oldest cemeteries in Oregon. It covers an area of approximately 4 acres and contains over 400 graves. The cemetery features a variety of headstones and monuments, including those made of marble, granite, and sandstone.

The cemetery is open to the public and visitors are welcome to explore the grounds and pay their respects to the pioneers buried there. The cemetery is maintained by the Jesse Applegate Pioneer Historical Cemetery Inc, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the cemetery.

In addition to the gravesites, the cemetery also features a memorial garden, which is dedicated to the pioneers who were buried in unmarked graves. The garden contains a plaque with the names of these pioneers and serves as a reminder of their contributions to Oregon's rich history.

Overall, Jesse Applegate Pioneer Historical Cemetery Inc is a significant historical landmark in Oregon, providing a glimpse into the lives and legacies of the pioneers who helped shape the state's history.

JESSE APPLEGATE PIONEER HISTORICAL CEMETERY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CRESWELL OR. US MID #8404100349

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Currin Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Currin Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Row River Covered Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Row River
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Cottage Grove
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians only
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1883 (Original)
<b>REPLACED:</b> 1925
<b>CLOSED TO TRAFFIC:</b> 1979
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>REPAIRED:</b> 1987, 1995
<b>REOPENED FOR PEDESTRIANS:</b> 1995

<b>Other Notes:</b> It’s the only bridge in Oregon that’s painted two different colors: red and white.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begins to thaw in the Willamette Valley, crews move into clean-up mode.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begin to thaw, crews move into clean-up mode. This team accesses trees on I-5, north of Cottage Grove and south of Cresswell.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begins to thaw in the Willamette Valley, crews move into clean-up mode. Utility workers address downed powerlines on Saginaw Road between OR-99 and I–5.

Unity Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Unity Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAMES:</b> Jasper-Lowell Road Bridge, Fall Creek Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Fall Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Lowell
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 90 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1890 (Original)
<b>REPLACED:</b> 1936
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>RENOVATED:</b> 1986
<b>REFURBISHED:</b> 2014

<b>Other Notes:</b> One of the more popular bridges for bicycle tours, a full-length window was added to its east side to give motorists and cyclists a better view of oncoming traffic.

Chambers Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAMES:</b> OP&amp;E – Chambers Covered Bridge and OP&amp;E – Coast Fork Willamette River Covered Bridge
<b>RAILROAD:</b> Oregon, Pacific &amp; Eastern Railroad (OP&amp;E)
<b>COUNTY:</b> Lane
<b>STREAM:</b> Coast Fork Willamette River
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Cottage Grove
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians and bicycles
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 78 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1925
<b>ABANDONED:</b> 1951
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979
<b>DISMANTLED:</b> 2010
<b>RECONSTRUCTED:</b> 2011

<b>Other Notes:</b> After careful disassembling of the bridge, it was reassembled slowly on site using original materials from the dismantlement. Now, it’s known as the only remaining covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi River.

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JESSE APPLEGATE PIONEER HISTORICAL CEMETERY INC
35436 BUENA VISTA RD
CRESWELL
OR
97426

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MID #	8404100349
Name	JESSE APPLEGATE PIONEER HISTORICAL CEMETERY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	930674811
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	43.91909, -123.017695
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 039 US Census Tract: 001700 US Census Block: 4011