BROWNSVILLE PIONEER CEMETERY

BROWNSVILLE, OR

2016-04-17 Dahlenburg Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon (1) This covered foot bridge was built in 1989 as a Sweet Home (Oregon) High School Shop project. It is located in Sankey Park, in Sweet Home, near Weddle Bridge.
2016-04-17 Dahlenburg Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon (1) Credit: Rick Obst

The Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery is a historic burial ground located in Brownsville, Oregon. Established in 1851, it is one of the oldest cemeteries in the state and has been designated as a historic site. The cemetery covers approximately five acres and contains over 2,000 graves.

The cemetery is the final resting place for many of Brownsville's early settlers, including pioneers, farmers, and merchants. It also contains the graves of Civil War soldiers, as well as victims of the 1918 influenza pandemic. The cemetery is notable for its ornate headstones and monuments, many of which date back to the 19th century.

In addition to the gravesites, the cemetery features a number of historical markers and interpretive signs that provide information about the people buried there and the history of Brownsville. The cemetery is open to the public and is a popular destination for history buffs and genealogists.

The Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery is a unique and important piece of Oregon's history, providing a glimpse into the lives of the early settlers who helped shape the state. It is a peaceful and solemn place that serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of those who came before us.

BROWNSVILLE PIONEER CEMETERY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BROWNSVILLE OR. US MID #8404100456

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).

2016-04-17 Dahlenburg Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon (1) This covered foot bridge was built in 1989 as a Sweet Home (Oregon) High School Shop project. It is located in Sankey Park, in Sweet Home, near Weddle Bridge.
2016-04-17 Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon The Weddle Covered Bridge is a typical example of Linn County’s open-sided covered bridges. Many Linn County residents believed that this bridge was lost forever when it was yanked apart by workers in October 1987. The bridge had spanned Thomas Creek for 50 years. It was bypassed in 1980 by a concrete bridge downstream, and neglected. The deteriorated bridge eventually became a safety issue, and the span was scheduled to be demolished. This action sparked protests by local covered bridge enthusiasts. As the story goes, one person chained himself to a bulldozer to prevent the bridge’s demise. The covered bridge enthusiasts engaged Senator Mae Yih, a local legislator who became a leader in saving Oregon’s covered bridges. Through her efforts, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state. The Weddle Bridge became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under that program. In 1989, a Sweet Home group known as the Cascade Forest Resource Center was formed to rebuild the Weddle Bridge across Ames Creek in Sankey Park. Much of the planning to rebuild the bridge was done with assistance from the Jordan Bridge Company, the group which rebuilt the Jordan Bridge in Stayton. Additional fundraising was inspired by the Jordan group and the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon. Because of this grass-roots funding effort, coupled with community dedication, the Weddle Bridge restoration became a big success. In addition to the historic value, the bridge is the site for weddings and community events and now stands as an example of what can be done to preserve Oregon’s covered bridges. <a href="http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm</a>
2016-04-17 Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon The Weddle Covered Bridge is a typical example of Linn County’s open-sided covered bridges. Many Linn County residents believed that this bridge was lost forever when it was yanked apart by workers in October 1987. The bridge had spanned Thomas Creek for 50 years. It was bypassed in 1980 by a concrete bridge downstream, and neglected. The deteriorated bridge eventually became a safety issue, and the span was scheduled to be demolished. This action sparked protests by local covered bridge enthusiasts. As the story goes, one person chained himself to a bulldozer to prevent the bridge’s demise. The covered bridge enthusiasts engaged Senator Mae Yih, a local legislator who became a leader in saving Oregon’s covered bridges. Through her efforts, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state. The Weddle Bridge became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under that program. In 1989, a Sweet Home group known as the Cascade Forest Resource Center was formed to rebuild the Weddle Bridge across Ames Creek in Sankey Park. Much of the planning to rebuild the bridge was done with assistance from the Jordan Bridge Company, the group which rebuilt the Jordan Bridge in Stayton. Additional fundraising was inspired by the Jordan group and the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon. Because of this grass-roots funding effort, coupled with community dedication, the Weddle Bridge restoration became a big success. In addition to the historic value, the bridge is the site for weddings and community events and now stands as an example of what can be done to preserve Oregon’s covered bridges. <a href="http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm</a>
2016-04-17 Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon The Weddle Covered Bridge is a typical example of Linn County’s open-sided covered bridges. Many Linn County residents believed that this bridge was lost forever when it was yanked apart by workers in October 1987. The bridge had spanned Thomas Creek for 50 years. It was bypassed in 1980 by a concrete bridge downstream, and neglected. The deteriorated bridge eventually became a safety issue, and the span was scheduled to be demolished. This action sparked protests by local covered bridge enthusiasts. As the story goes, one person chained himself to a bulldozer to prevent the bridge’s demise. The covered bridge enthusiasts engaged Senator Mae Yih, a local legislator who became a leader in saving Oregon’s covered bridges. Through her efforts, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state. The Weddle Bridge became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under that program. In 1989, a Sweet Home group known as the Cascade Forest Resource Center was formed to rebuild the Weddle Bridge across Ames Creek in Sankey Park. Much of the planning to rebuild the bridge was done with assistance from the Jordan Bridge Company, the group which rebuilt the Jordan Bridge in Stayton. Additional fundraising was inspired by the Jordan group and the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon. Because of this grass-roots funding effort, coupled with community dedication, the Weddle Bridge restoration became a big success. In addition to the historic value, the bridge is the site for weddings and community events and now stands as an example of what can be done to preserve Oregon’s covered bridges. <a href="http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm</a>
2016-04-17 Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon The Weddle Covered Bridge is a typical example of Linn County’s open-sided covered bridges. Many Linn County residents believed that this bridge was lost forever when it was yanked apart by workers in October 1987. The bridge had spanned Thomas Creek for 50 years. It was bypassed in 1980 by a concrete bridge downstream, and neglected. The deteriorated bridge eventually became a safety issue, and the span was scheduled to be demolished. This action sparked protests by local covered bridge enthusiasts. As the story goes, one person chained himself to a bulldozer to prevent the bridge’s demise. The covered bridge enthusiasts engaged Senator Mae Yih, a local legislator who became a leader in saving Oregon’s covered bridges. Through her efforts, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state. The Weddle Bridge became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under that program. In 1989, a Sweet Home group known as the Cascade Forest Resource Center was formed to rebuild the Weddle Bridge across Ames Creek in Sankey Park. Much of the planning to rebuild the bridge was done with assistance from the Jordan Bridge Company, the group which rebuilt the Jordan Bridge in Stayton. Additional fundraising was inspired by the Jordan group and the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon. Because of this grass-roots funding effort, coupled with community dedication, the Weddle Bridge restoration became a big success. In addition to the historic value, the bridge is the site for weddings and community events and now stands as an example of what can be done to preserve Oregon’s covered bridges. <a href="http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm</a>
2016-04-17 Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon The Weddle Covered Bridge is a typical example of Linn County’s open-sided covered bridges. Many Linn County residents believed that this bridge was lost forever when it was yanked apart by workers in October 1987. The bridge had spanned Thomas Creek for 50 years. It was bypassed in 1980 by a concrete bridge downstream, and neglected. The deteriorated bridge eventually became a safety issue, and the span was scheduled to be demolished. This action sparked protests by local covered bridge enthusiasts. As the story goes, one person chained himself to a bulldozer to prevent the bridge’s demise. The covered bridge enthusiasts engaged Senator Mae Yih, a local legislator who became a leader in saving Oregon’s covered bridges. Through her efforts, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state. The Weddle Bridge became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under that program. In 1989, a Sweet Home group known as the Cascade Forest Resource Center was formed to rebuild the Weddle Bridge across Ames Creek in Sankey Park. Much of the planning to rebuild the bridge was done with assistance from the Jordan Bridge Company, the group which rebuilt the Jordan Bridge in Stayton. Additional fundraising was inspired by the Jordan group and the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon. Because of this grass-roots funding effort, coupled with community dedication, the Weddle Bridge restoration became a big success. In addition to the historic value, the bridge is the site for weddings and community events and now stands as an example of what can be done to preserve Oregon’s covered bridges. <a href="http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.covered-bridges.org/bridges/weddle.htm</a>
Overhead view of the old truss default
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.
Hoffman Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Hoffman Covered Bridge <b>COUNTY:</b> Linn <b>STREAM:</b> Crabtree Creek <b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Scio <b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic <b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 90 Feet <b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1936 <b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> February 17, 1987 <b>Other Notes:</b> The bridge was named for its builder, Lee Hoffman.
Ready to tear down The 110 year old Van Buren Street bridge in Corvallis, Oregon is nearly ready to start tearing down and make way for a new 2 lane bridge out of town.
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Two Lanes (Explore 10/31/2023) Believe it or not I can vaguely remember when this was a two way traffic on this 110 year old bridge.

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BROWNSVILLE PIONEER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
36140 NORTHERN DRIVE
BROWNSVILLE
OR
97327-9758

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MID # 8404100456
Name BROWNSVILLE PIONEER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name BROWNSVILLE PIONEER CEMETERY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931123931
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.387224, -122.944774
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 030500
US Census Block: 2016