River View Cemetery, Portland

Name: River View Cemetery
Address: 0300 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland, 97219, United States
Telephone: +1 503-246-4251

#284 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

River View Cemetery is a non-profit cemetery located in the southwest section of Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1882, it is the final resting place of many prominent and notable citizens of Oregon, including many governors and members of the United States Senate. Other notable burials include Henry Weinhard's family, football player Lyle Alzado, baseball layer Carl Mays, and famous western lawman Virgil Earp. ()

Established: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 45°27'47"N, 122°40'26"W

Address

0300 SW Taylors Ferry Rd.Lair Hill (Collins View)Portland 97219 United States

Contact

+1 503-246-4251

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Day trips

River View Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oaks Amusement Park, Hoffman Art Gallery, Puppet Museum, Waverley Country Club.

0.8 miNE
Amusement park
Oaks Amusement Park, Portland
21 min walk • Nestled in the historic Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, United States, Oaks Amusement Park is a cherished local treasure that has been providing joy and entertainment to visitors since its inception in 1905. As one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks...
0.9 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Hoffman Art Gallery, Portland
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Hoffman Art Gallery stands as an understated cornerstone of the city's vibrant art scene. This distinguished gallery is housed within the campus of Lewis & Clark College, providing a dynamic space for the exhibition of contemporary...
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Puppet Museum, Portland
21 min walk • Tucked away in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, lies a hidden gem that celebrates the time-honored tradition of puppetry—the Puppet Museum. This unique cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the art of puppetry from around the world.
1.2 miSE
Golf
Waverley Country Club, Portland
32 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest, Waverley Country Club stands as a prestigious retreat just south of Portland, Oregon. Celebrated for its exceptional golf course, this private club has been a haven for golf aficionados since its founding in 1896.
0.9 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, Portland
23 min walk • The Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, located in southeast Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed around 1913, it is located within the Oaks Amusement Park, a 117-year-old "trolley park".
0.9 miS
Church
Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Portland
22 min walk • Agnes Flanagan Chapel is a chapel on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon. The building was designed by Paul Thiry, completed in 1968, and officially dedicated in February 1969.
1.1 miNW
Park
George Himes Park, Portland
29 min walk • George Himes Park is a 35.97-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1903.
0.9 miS
Library
Aubrey Watzek Library, Portland
23 min walk • The Aubrey Watzek Library is a library on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon.
1.2 miNE
Park
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland
32 min walk • Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a city park of about 141 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in a floodplain along the east bank of the Willamette River near Sellwood, the park is known for attracting a wide variety of birds.
0.8 miNE
Park, Playground
Sellwood Park, Portland
20 min walk • Sellwood Park is a city park of about 17 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.4 miW
Cemetery
Beth Israel Cemetery, Portland
12 min walk • Beth Israel Cemetery is a cemetery in southwest Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to River View Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Portland (10 min walk), Sellwood Bridge, Portland (12 min walk), Beth Israel Cemetery, Portland (12 min walk), Butterfly Park, Portland (13 min walk).

How to get to River View Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to River View Cemetery:

Bus

Southwest Taylors Ferry & Riverview • Lines: 43 (7 min walk)
Southwest Macadam & Sellwood Bridge • Lines: 35, 99 (8 min walk)

Train

Oaks Park (23 min walk)