"A National Historic Cemetery & City of Eugene landmark, the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1872 by the Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 International Order of Oddfellows. It was originally known as the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The original cemetery was 10 acres with 6 acres added in 1907. There are 752 lots on the 15 acres with about 4500 to 5000 burials.It is an historical repository of stories of the lives of early pioneers who chose this as the final resting places for themselves and their families. Towering Douglas Fir trees, old roses, and lavender and white lilac bushes shade their graves. The Eugene Pioneer Cemetery is The Crown Jewel of the Surrounding area." (Quote from - http://eugenepioneercemetery.org/)