Nooksack Cemetery
Telegraph Rd/ E. Madison/Breckenridge Rd
Nooksack, Whatcom County, Washington 98247
360-966-2531
On 11 Nov 1886 Albion F. and Emma Welch of Nooksack deeded to the Nooksack Cemetery Association 1.36 acres of land. On 16 Feb 1906 an additional 1.04 acres was purchased. Additional land was purchased and added to the cemetery, which is now included in and maintained by Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 9.
The first recorded death was Mary J. SMITH on 31 Aug 1888. Cemetery records for the earlier years are nonexistent.
Nooksack Cemetery is located a short distance south of Breckenridge Road in Nooksack adjacent to an elementary school with views of Sumas Mountain. The Nooksack Indian Cemetery, which at one time adjoined this cemetery, is now located primarily near the flag pole in the center of the cemetery with a new rock monument.
At one time, this cemetery allowed families free rein on not only using unusual monuments but in planting small gardens or placing benches atop family graves. Some years ago, for the sake of maintenance, this was changed.
NOOKSACK CEMETERY – Volume VII
Nooksack Cemetery is located a short distance south of Breckenridge Road, 1/2 mile east of State Highway 9 North (SW1/4 Sec 28, T40N R4E). The Nooksack Indian Cemetery, which at one time adjoined this cemetery, is now located primarily near the flag pole in the center of Nooksack Cemetery. To reach Nooksack Cemetery from I-5, take the Sumas exit/Exit 256A (State Highway 539, Meridian St. and Lynden are also on highway signage). Proceed north 12.5 miles on Meridian St. which eventually becomes Guide Meridian Road to East Pole Road, aka State Highway 544. Turn right (east) on East Pole Road/Highway 544 and continue east 8.9 miles to Nooksack Road (after driving through the town of Everson). Turn left (north) on Nooksack Road and drive .5 of a mile to Madison Street. Turn right (east) on Madison Street (which becomes Breckenridge Road after a few blocks) and continue .5 of a mile to the cemetery.
On 11 Nov 1886 Albion F. and Emma WELCH of Nooksack deeded to the Nooksack Cemetery Association 1.36 acres of land. On 16 Feb 1906 an additional 1.04 acres was purchased. Additional land was purchased and added to the cemetery which is now included in and maintained by Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 9.
The first recorded death was Mary J. SMITH on 31 Aug 1888. Cemetery records for the earlier years are nonexistent.
Contact Nooksack City Hall at 360-966-2531 for further information.
Visit the Nooksack Cemetery Website
