Medford IOOF Cemetery - Medford, Oregon - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This cemetery on Medford's east side contains the graves of a number of prominent citizens from Medford's early years. Among those buried here are 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.

The cemetery is on a 19-acre site at the crest of a hill, affording nice views into the valley. 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.

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.

Street address: Siskiyou Blvd at Highland Drive Medford, OR USA 97504 County / Borough / Parish: Jackson Year listed: 1989 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Historic function: Funerary Current function: Funerary, Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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