Fort Klamath Historic Cemetery

A sacred place of rest, remembrance & community — nestled in the heart of southern Oregon.

About Our Cemetery

Fort Klamath Historic Cemetery is a volunteer-operated, non-profit burial ground serving the Fort Klamath community and the surrounding Klamath Basin. Situated among towering ponderosa pines and meadows framed by the Cascade Range, our grounds offer a serene and tranquil resting place where loved ones are honored with dignity and care.

Established generations ago, the cemetery preserves the history of early settlers, veterans, and families who built this region. Our dedicated volunteer stewards maintain the grounds, care for the records, and ensure every memorial is treated with reverence.

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Serene Setting

Surrounded by ponderosa forest and mountain meadows in the scenic Klamath Basin.

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Volunteer Led

Managed entirely by community volunteers who give their time and hearts to preservation.

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Historic Legacy

Home to the graves of pioneers, veterans, and families who shaped southern Oregon.

Request a Plot

Become a patron and reserve your place of rest among our peaceful grounds.

To request a burial plot or for general patronage information, please reach out to the Fort Klamath Historic Cemetery Sexton Butch Wampler @ 541-891-2127 or email us at jwbw@hotmail.com. All inquiries are handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Annual Events

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate, serve, and remember together.

Historic Day

Historic Day Observance

Join us at the cemetery for our annual Historic Day ceremony honoring the brave men and women who served our nation. We gather at the veterans' section for a flag presentation, a moment of prayer, and community remembrance. All are welcome.

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Fort Klamath Historic Cemetery, Veterans' Section
  • Attire: Come as you are — all are welcome
4th of July

Independence Day at the Cemetery

We celebrate Independence Day by placing flags at every veteran's headstone as the community honors the service rendered to preserve our freedoms and the ongoing sacrifices that continue to preserve them.

  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Fort Klamath Historic Cemetery, Main Lawn
  • Tradition: Flag placement at all headstones
May Cleanup & Potluck
May 2 2026

Cemetery Cleanup Day & Community Potluck

Every May we roll up our sleeves and care for the grounds together. Volunteers trim, tidy headstones, plant flowers, and refresh the fence lines. Afterward we share a potluck lunch under the pines — bring a dish and your good spirit!

  • Start: 9:00 AM — Cleanup begins
  • Potluck: Noon — Bring a dish to share
  • Supplies: Gloves, rakes, and tools provided

Inspiration

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"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die."
— John 11:25–26 (NIV)
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