Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland

Name: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Address: Portland, United States

#127 among attractions in Portland

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Mount Calvary Cemetery in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States is a private cemetery owned and maintained by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. It is the second-oldest Catholic cemetery in Multnomah County, and was the third cemetery built in the West Hills. ()

Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Graves: 20 thous.Coordinates: 45°31'4"N, 122°44'17"W

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Northwest District (Sylvan-Highlands)Portland United States

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Mount Calvary Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Zoo, Pittock Mansion, Washington Park and Zoo Railway, Portland Children's Museum.

1.4 miSE
Outdoor activities, Zoo, Park
Oregon Zoo, Portland
35 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Washington Park of Portland, Oregon, the Oregon Zoo is a treasured destination for both locals and tourists alike. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, with a rich history and a commitment to conservation...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Reportedly haunted, Historical place
Pittock Mansion, Portland
31 min walk • Perched high in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, the Pittock Mansion offers a glimpse into the city's storied past, coupled with an unrivaled panoramic view of the metropolis below. This grandiose home-turned-museum, built in 1914 for one of Portland's most...
1.2 miSE
Zoo
Washington Park and Zoo Railway, Portland
32 min walk • The Washington Park and Zoo Railway is a charming and nostalgic attraction nestled within the city of Portland, Oregon, United States. This unique and historic railway offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages, as it weaves through the scenic landscapes...
1.2 miSE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Portland Children's Museum, Portland
30 min walk • Portland Children's Museum was a children's museum located in Portland's Washington Park, adjacent to the Oregon Zoo. Founded in 1946, Portland Children's Museum was the sixth oldest children's museum in the world and the oldest West of the Mississippi.
1 miE
Bridge
Barbara Walker Crossing, Portland
25 min walk • Barbara Walker Crossing is a footbridge carrying the Wildwood Trail across West Burnside Street to connect Portland, Oregon's Forest Park and Washington Park.
1 miE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Garden
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Portland
27 min walk • The Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an 8-acre outdoor war memorial dedicated to Oregonians who served in the Vietnam War. It is located in Portland, Oregon's Washington Park at 45.5120°N 122.71857°W / 45.5120; -122.71857.
1.1 miE
Park, Garden, Trail
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland
28 min walk • Hoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon and is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles west of downtown Portland.
~1820 ftNW
Park
Willamette Stone, Portland
9 min walk • The Willamette Stone was a small stone obelisk originally installed by the Department of Interior in 1885 in the western hills of Portland, Oregon in the United States to mark the intersection and origin of the Willamette meridian and Willamette baseline.
0.7 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Trail
Audubon Society of Portland, Portland
19 min walk • The Audubon Society of Portland is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to wildlife conservancy in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1909, it is one of the oldest such organizations in the world.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Event space
World Forestry Center, Portland
28 min walk • The World Forestry Center is a nonprofit educational institution in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located near the Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, the organization was established in 1964 as the Western Forestry Center, with the actual building opening in 1971.
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Sylvan-Highlands, Portland
12 min walk • Sylvan-Highlands is a neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States located on the west side of the West Hills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Calvary Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Willamette Stone, Portland (9 min walk), Sylvan-Highlands, Portland (12 min walk), Audubon Society of Portland, Portland (19 min walk).

How to get to Mount Calvary Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Calvary Cemetery:

Bus

West Burnside & Mount Calvary Cemetery • Lines: 20 (5 min walk)
Southwest Barnes & Barnes • Lines: 20 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Washington Park • Lines: Blue, Red (29 min walk)