Florence Cemetery in Florence, Washington

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Get directions Florence, Washington, USA

Coordinates: 48.20260, -122.33449
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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). At 226th Street N.W. make a left heading east. At Silvana Terrace road make a left which will turn north. The cemetery is on the left.