Silent City On the Hill: Jacksonville Oregon's Historic Cemetery

There is a saying. "You never really die until the last person says your name."This is the story of Jacksonville's Cemetery, interwoven with a few moments of life for some of her residents. Rich, poor, good, or bad, each has a story to tell.From its very first burial in October 1859, a climb up cemetery road to the Silent City in Jacksonville, Oregon has been a source of pride for the community and a sign of respect for those who've passed on.What once was called "the little graveyard" is n...