Eastwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery - Medford, Oregon
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N 42° 19.293 W 122° 51.050
10T E 512291 N 4685489
Pioneer cemetery established in 1890
Waymark Code: WMFY24
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2012
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Eastwood International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Cemetery is a pioneer cemetery established in 1890. It sits on about 20 acres at the crest of a hill, affording nice views into the valley. The cemetery is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. The largest structure within is a large mausoleum built by George D. Mason in 1925, with a facade addition in 1947, is considered a contributing feature of the property.
Among the prominent citizens buried here are Constable George Prescott, an officer slain in the line of duty while attempting to serve a warrant to a prominent citizen accused of ballot theft. Another is Iradell J. Phipps, consider the founder of Medford. Also, Harry & David Holmes (whose last names were originally Rosenburg), founders of the Harry & David Bear Creek Corporation, a company best known for the Fruit of the Month club, where patrons were shipped fruit each month.
After a prior period of neglect, the cemetery is now well-maintained. There are a number of interesting historical markers that provide visitors with information about the notable persons buried nearby. There are more than 6,000 graves.
Location: Siskiyou Boulevard at Highland Avenue on Medford's east side.
