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| Recognition of old cemeteries as historic sites worthy of care and protection is growing steadily and many volunteer organizations and individuals are working to protect and restore the state's historic cemeteries. In 1999 the legislature established a commission to assist in the coordination of restoration, maintenance and enhancement of historic cemeteries statewide. Originally named the Oregon Pioneer Cemetery Commission, in 2003 the board was re-titled Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) in recognition of the need for protection of all historic cemeteries. General info about historic cemeteries... | |||
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| The OCHC was empowered by the legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries in Oregon; to make recommendations for funding, obtain grants funding, and seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries, and to assist in obtaining on the care of above ground artifacts such as grave markers, structures, railings and curbs, ironwork, fencing and historic plantings. Read the OCHC Legislative Statute. | |||
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| Historic Cemetery List A primary responsibility of the OCHC is to develop and maintain a statewide registry of historic cemeteries and gravesites. The OCHC cemetery survey is designed to document the current circumstances and needs of all historic cemeteries of any size that contain burials of at least one person who died on or prior to February 14, 1909. Survey and List Grants The Historic Cemeteries Program provides funding for preservation and interpretation of historic cemeteries. Historic Cemeteries Grant Program Education The Historic Cemeteries Program provides educational resources regarding preservation, research, promotion and interpretation of historic cemeteries. The website, bulletins and workshops are made available for all interested in historic cemeteries. Technical Support Page Legislation The OCHC works to introduce legislation to preserve and support historic cemeteries. | |||
