History
Legend is that two white men were buried at this site in the early 1820s. However, Jeffcott in "Nooksack Tales and Trials" says the first burial was an infant. Furthermore, an old-time resident states that members of the Brown family are the first burials, although this cannot be confirmed. Mr. Seriah Stevens, a Civil War veteran who died February 10, 1881, is the oldest confirmed burial. To date, we have 521 interred veterans, 25 of which are Civil War veterans.
Enterprise Cemetery was established January 30, 1886. Mr. David Wallace, who donated 1.5 acres to Mr. M. L. Gee, Mr. John J. Brown, and Mr. Franklin Brunson as new established trustees (and their successors) in office to use as a cemetery for burials. Over the years, several additional parcels of land were added, and by 1900, the cemetery totaled thirteen acres. In 1995, the board of trustees; Mr. Paul Larsen, Mr. Tom Long, and Mr. Leonard Sund purchased fifteen additional acres totaling 28 acres respectively.
Enterprise Cemetery was established January 30, 1886. Mr. David Wallace, who donated 1.5 acres to Mr. M. L. Gee, Mr. John J. Brown, and Mr. Franklin Brunson as new established trustees (and their successors) in office to use as a cemetery for burials. Over the years, several additional parcels of land were added, and by 1900, the cemetery totaled thirteen acres. In 1995, the board of trustees; Mr. Paul Larsen, Mr. Tom Long, and Mr. Leonard Sund purchased fifteen additional acres totaling 28 acres respectively.
About Us
David Fast, Sexton
Mailing Address: 7041 Vista Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30PM
Email: enterprisecemetery@gmail.com
Barabara Johnson, Secretary
Board Of Commissioners
Chairman: Kenneth Sund
Commissioner Helen Birchall
Commissioner Greg Thames
