Red Men Cemetery - Port Townsend, WA
N 48° 07.093 W 122° 47.009
10U E 516114 N 5329462
This IORM cemetery was established in 1902.
Waymark Code: WM19N1M
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2024
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I would describe this cemetery as being in fair condition. There's a lot of moss and lichen growing unchecked, which is not surprising since this is the Pacific Northwest, and some headstones are broken off or otherwise damaged. It seems that if you were part of one fraternal order, you probably joined several. I found headstones relating to the Odd Fellows, the Masons, the Elks, the Woodmen of the World, etc. There were also quite a few military gravestones, including at least one Canadian soldier -- also unsurprising since Canada is only a short ferry ride away.
Parking is very limited. There are one or two off-street parking spots across the road, or if you are brave or foolhardy as I am you might find a parking spot in the senior home across the street.
Type of Location: Cemetery
Location Description:
The cemetery was recently (2021) damaged by logging and other construction without proper permitting. The families of those buried in the cemetery were upset by this; consequently, a stop-work order was placed on the property until such time as an archaeological survey could be completed.
Date of Construction: 01/01/1902
Website: [Web Link]
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