Evergreen Cemetery in Colville
Aladdin Road, North of Colville
Colville, Stevens County, Washington 99114
509-684-5690 or 509-684-4344
Directions
Evergreen Cemetery is located about 2 miles northeast of Colville on Aladdin Road. To get there, drive north on the Thomas Foley Memorial Highway (State Highway 395) into Colville. Next, turn right onto East 3rd Avenue and continue until you reach Aladdin Road. Then, turn left onto Aladdin Road. The cemetery will be on the left side of the road, less than a mile north of 7th Avenue.
History
Evergreen Cemetery is a historic pioneer cemetery that was established around 1868. It served the town of Colville, Washington, and the surrounding areas. The earliest known burial at Evergreen Cemetery occurred on 11 June 1868 for Park Winans Abrams. Unfortunately, the cemetery has suffered from years of neglect, and care for the site has been minimal. Vandalism and the lack of maintenance have left visible damage to many of the headstones and gravesites.
The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society, in collaboration with the local community, has been authorized by the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation to maintain the cemetery. This joint effort has led to significant improvements in recent years. In 2008, a new entrance sign was installed with the help of a local Boy Scout troop, a testament to the community’s dedication. The following year, a signboard was created to display a list of names and burial locations for those interred in the cemetery. The grounds are now regularly mowed by dedicated volunteers, and some headstones have been reset thanks to donations made to the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society, showcasing the community’s active role in preserving this historical site.
Despite the lack of original records for Evergreen Cemetery, the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society and its members have undertaken extensive efforts to recreate the original documents. Using old transcriptions, funeral home records, and information from historical newspapers, they have painstakingly pieced together the cemetery's history, ensuring that its legacy is preserved and appreciated by future generations.
It is a “natural cemetery” with no water or electricity supply. There are over 600 graves in the cemetery. This pioneer cemetery is the burial place of soldiers who fought in the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The cemetery is also the final resting place for many homesteaders and early pioneers of the Stevens County area.
Additional information
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