Location: Snohomish, Washington, United States

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Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
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Cemetery Details
- Cemetery name: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery aka GAR Cemetery
- Address: 8602 Riverview Road, Snohomish, Snohomish County, Washington, 98290 USA
- GPS Coordinates: 47.9202995, -122.1149979
History
Established in 1889 by the G.A.R.'s Morton Post 10 of Snohomish, the historic cemetery is one of two in the Puget Sound area and the only independently active and maintained Civil War G.A.R. cemetery in the State of Washington. Approximately two hundred Union veterans are buried within the grounds. 156 profiles listed here
- Earliest known burial: Hannah Mercy Kikendall (1871-1874)
- Latest known burial: Virginia S (Urish) Walzer (1932-2022)
Notable Monuments
Highlighting the northwest corner of the premises is the G.A.R. monument. Dedicated in 1914, this obelisk-topped edifice features representations of the cavalry, navy and artillery surrounding and supporting a southern-facing, full-sized, uniformed and armed infantry sentry, alertly standing guard over his sleeping comrades in arms.
- Grand Army of the Republic Monument The monument, dedicated on Memorial Day, 1914, stills stands graceful guard over the cemetery plots of both veterans and non-veterans alike — many of whom were the founding settlers of Snohomish City.
Notable Interments
- Howard Earl Averill (1902-1983)
- Earl Torgeson 1924-1990
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Veterans
- William P Stewart (1839-1907) (Co F, 29th USCT Infantry)
More Information
- See the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery category for profiles of those who have been documented at this cemetery.
- Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery G.A.R. website
- Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery FindAGrave
- Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery US Civil War Veterans in Washington State
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