History
The first interments happened about 1885. It is believed that approximately 500 Stillaguamish Tribe members were interred about 18 feet outside of the current perimeter of this cemetery. Markers for these gravesites do not exist, but when walking this area, it is possible to see depressions in the earth where gravesites were created. Tribal members interred family members there after an epidemic significantly reduced the Nation's population, possibly in the epidemic of 1884 and 1885 that swept the Stillaguamish valley.
Location
This cemetery is accessible on foot only. It is possible to drive to a point that is 1/2 mile from the cemetery, though.
Directions
Take I-5, exit 212, and proceed west on State Route 532 towards Stanwood. Turn south (left) onto Marine Drive (84th Ave NW) and cross 3 bridges (Church Creek, Stillaguamish River, and Hat Slough). Leave vehicle at old bridge approach road; hike uphill .5 mile to cemetery.
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Find A Grave contains data much of which has been added by SVGS members for your convenient retrival. If you are able to make a modest donation to our society for this valuable information please go to our donate tab. Follow this link directly to this cemetery.
Find A Grave contains data much of which has been added by SVGS members for your convenient retrival. If you are able to make a modest donation to our society for this valuable information please go to our donate tab. Follow this link directly to this cemetery.
