OLDEST -- Grave in The Danish Cemetery
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 44° 12.801 W 123° 17.622
10T E 476537 N 4895611
A historical marker located in The Danish Cemetery notes its oldest grave, that of Mary K. Petersen.
Waymark Code: WMY7B6
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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An interpretive display within The Danish Cemetery mentions Mary K. Petersen's tombstone as being the oldest here. She is buried next to her husband, Peter, who has a seperate headstone. Both are buries near the cemetery arch at the entrance to the cemetery.

Mary was born on July 31, 1869 and died on May 16, 1904 at only 34 years in age.
Type of documentation of superlative status: historical marker

Location of coordinates: Near cemetery arch

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