Frans Cemetery
Fort Spokane, Lincoln County, Washington
Directions
The Frans Cemetery is located in northern Lincoln County, 17 miles north of Davenport along Highway 25, approximately 3 miles north of the old town of Egypt. It is located on private property and is less than half a mile through the wheat fields and pastures. It is perched on a hillside surrounded by pine trees, though it is not easily visible from the highway. To access it, please get in touch with the current owner. The previous owner was Dean Reinbold, and he passed away in 2023.
History
One notable veteran of the Spanish-American War is buried at this site, along with at least one Civil War veteran named John Stephen Frans. The first burial occurred in 1883 for Mary Louise Frans, while the last burial occurred in 1955 for Joseph M. Harris. The earliest recorded birth date is 1812, belonging to Mary Melissa Sutherlin. Many markers are obscured by overgrown shrubs and weeds, but there is increasing interest in maintaining and caring for the site.
Additional information
Visit the Frans Cemetery Website