Fairfield Cemetery
East Traux Road
Fairfield, Spokane County, Washington 99012
509-283-2414
Directions
Fairfield Cemetery is located on Truax Road, 2 miles southeast of Fairfield.
History
The Fairfield Cemetery, a living testament to their shared history, was established over 120 years ago on a five-acre parcel of land. Early residents Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Bradshaw purchased the property in 1896 for use as a cemetery, with the first burials taking place in the late 1890s. According to Find A Grave, Harold E. Collins is the earliest recorded death date is 1886. In a gesture of profound respect, the early pioneers designed a peaceful and beautiful resting place for many ancestors and members of local families.
Currently, the cemetery is embraced by 85 large Norway Maple trees, a natural sanctuary that provides shade in the summer and a breathtaking display of autumn colors in the fall. Visitors have been welcomed at the cemetery entrance for over a century by the timeless beauty of antique hand-forged wrought iron gates. These gates, a symbol of the cemetery’s enduring charm, were restored by community members and the Fairfield Cemetery Association and were rededicated during a special Memorial Day observance at the Fairfield Community Center, then reinstalled at the entrance in the summer of 2011.
Since its establishment, the Fairfield Cemetery has become a significant local history repository, with over 600 pioneers and residents interred here. Among them are more than thirty-five veterans who served in various military branches during significant conflicts such as the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and the Korean War.
Additional information
Visit the Fairfield Cemetery Website
