River View Cemetery, Cemetery in Portland, United States
River View Cemetery is a cemetery in Portland, United States. It covers a large area with lawns, trees, and rows of headstones, and includes a tall stone monument topped by a bronze statue of a soldier.
Founded in 1882 by a group of Portland businessmen, the cemetery was established as a non-profit association. In 1902, a statue was added to honor Oregonians who died in the Spanish-American War, and it was briefly stolen in 2023 but returned the following year.
The cemetery is a place where local families come to remember their ancestors, and you might see small flags or flowers placed on the graves. The bronze soldier statue, known as the Roll Call, is a focal point for memorial events, drawing people who gather to honor the war dead.
The grounds are open to visitors, and you can walk along the paths that wind through the lawns and among the headstones. Keep in mind that some areas are on a slope, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore.
The cemetery is the resting place of many notable figures, including several governors and senators, as well as Virgil Earp, brother of Wyatt Earp. Among the graves, you can find the tomb of Lola Baldwin, the first female police officer in the United States.
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