Quilcene Cemetery, Quilcene, Jefferson County, Washington
Quilcene Cemetery Index (Printable Version in PDF)
ESTABLISHED: Originally a part of the Richardson family’s farm, the first known burial, six-year-old Ira Richardson, occurred in 1884. Between then and 1902, twenty-five individuals were buried here, both members of the Richardson family and also members of the community. In 1902, the Richardson family donated four acres of land to create the Cemetery, and in 1911 the Jefferson County Commissioners approved the new cemetery at its present location. Until 1978, the management of the Cemetery was handled by the Foresters and the local Masonic Lodge. Jefferson County Cemetery District #2 (Quilcene Cemetery) was formed by action of the voters on September 19, 1978. The Cemetery is the resting place of at least six Civil War veterans.
PHYSICAL LOCATION (for GPS): 481 Cemetery Rd, Quilcene, 98376.
DIRECTIONS: One-half mile north of Quilcene, west of Highway 101 on Cemetery Road. From the Post Office at Quilcene, go north on Highway 101 0.7 miles; turn left on Cemetery Road and go 0.5 miles. The cemetery is on your left.
OWNER: Jefferson County Cemetery District 2
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 532, Quilcene, WA 98376-0532.
CONTACT PERSON: Laurie Neuenschwander, 360-643-4383, QuilceneCemetery@gmail.com
MAP: A PDF of map of the cemetery is available at www.QuilceneCemetery.org — click on Cemetery Layout. An old map of the cemetery, showing names, is available at the JCGS/JCHS Research Center. The names on the map date from the 1940s only.
SOURCE: Walked in 1982 and 2006 by the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. In 2006, information also taken from Sexton records held by the Jefferson County Cemetery District #2. Walked again in 2012.
- The cemetery website has a full listing of all burials, including a link to photos of the associate tombstones.
- The Sexton Records held by the Cemetery District were extracted and are identified in the report.
- The cemetery was walked, making note of those with markers and any information contained on the markers as entered in the list.
- The current list combines all the work done in 1982, 2006 and 2012.
As is true with all compiled records, errors may have occurred. It is suggested that you verify the information.
For additional information contact QuilceneCemetery@gmail.com
Data updated: 1 November 2014 based on 2013 records.
Contact info updated: 8 June 2022.