Old Grays River Cemetery

State
Washington
County
Wahkiakum County
City
Rosburg
Postal Code
98643
Location
212 Altoona-Pillar Rock Road
Phone
360-465-2240

Old Grays River Cemetery in Wahkiakum County County was founded in 1896. In 1919 the cemetery was handed to the City of Rosburg.

The Old Grays River Cemetery’s management was under the City of Rosburg until 1936 when Old Grays River Cemetery Association took over after its formation. The association took over the administration until 2010 when the cemetery land was deeded again back to the City of Rosburg.

The Old Grays River Cemetery has incorporated several graves from the local cemeteries. One of the notable relocations of graves is one done by Rosburg Catholic Cemetery in 1996. After relocation, they erected a memorial with a list of names of the deceased whose graves were moved.

Old Grays River Cemetery in Rosburg ranks number 1st out of the two cemeteries in Rosburg City in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 9th out of 19 cemeteries in Wahkiakum County County, 44th out of the 240 cemeteries in Washington State, and 2725 in the United States. It is located in Rosburg City at 212 Altoona-Pillar Rock Road, Rosburg, Washington, 98643.

Services and Information Available at the Old Grays River Cemetery

The Old Grays River Cemetery management makes the following information available to the public:

  • The rules and regulations to govern the Old Grays River Cemetery.
  • The hours when the Old Grays River Cemetery offices are operational.
  • The Old Grays River Cemetery’s history since it became operational and the changes it has undergone to date.
  • The burial records for all the people buried at the Old Grays River Cemetery and the dates they were buried.
  • Information about burials and funerals, such as privileges that may be accorded.

Old Grays River Cemetery in Rosburg has a rich history, with the earliest grave back to 1883. You can learn more about the graves or inquire about visitation by calling the Old Grays River Cemetery at 360-465-2240. You may also visit the Old Grays River Cemetery’s official website for online services.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.