For the first time since its founding in 1852, the Christilla Pioneer Cemetery atop Scouters Mountain Nature Park will welcome residents and visitors to explore its historic grounds. Join the City of Happy Valley on Saturday, August 16 at 11am for this special grand opening celebration.
Thanks to months of dedication from the Rotary Club of Clackamas, Boys Team Charity, Happy Valley Hikers, and other volunteers, the once-overgrown site has been carefully restored. Established by early settlers, many of them Oregon Trail pioneers, the cemetery holds 29 graves, each with its own story of resilience.
This project was inspired by Dennis Deardorff, a long-time community member whose family is among those buried here. His vision has brought this unique piece of Happy Valley’s history back into view for the community.
Come step into history, connect with the stories of our city’s earliest residents, and be part of a moment more than 170 years in the making. Visitors are asked to treat the site with care to preserve it for generations to come.
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