One of the interesting locations on Camano Island is the beautifully kept Pioneer Cemetery. The five acre graveyard has a white picket fence along the road and has a brick column set-back entrance. It is across the road from the Visitor’s center and park.
The gates were closed and locked, so we did not enter the cemetery grounds. Those interned cover nearly 150 years. The oldest marked stone dates from 1880. Records of those offer a remarkable insight into the history of Camano Island.
Veterans from WWI, WWII, and Korea rest here. The earliest birth date listed is from 1827. Recommended is this website with a total listing of the markers in the cemetery. The research was performed (cemetery walked) in December of 2008.
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May God bless each of these people. 🙏🏻❤️
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Correct John. Thanks.
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Cemeteries are fascinated. Especially ones like this with a long history.
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I was surprised by the range of dates listed on the chart within the link. Somebody walked the whole cemetery and recorded tombstone information. We both enjoy walking cemeteries…
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That would have been cool to walk through. Too bad it was locked.
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We just didn’t feel right about going around the fence, but maybe we can catch it sometime when it is open.
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What stories there must be there
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The information on the sheet I linked to is interesting.
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This city sounds like a perfect stop on a vacation!
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It was a great place for a vaca or day trip. Thanks!
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Too bad the gate was closed. I have visited some pioneer cemeteries and they’re super interesting! So much history!
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We may go back when the visitor’s center is open and see if we can get permission to walk the cemetery.
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