Eagle Point National Cemetery was originally created in 1952 to serve the burial needs of veterans domiciled at Camp White, a World War II-era military training center near Medford, Oregon. It is located one mile east of Eagle Point and 14 miles northeast of Medford, in Jackson County. Located along Riley Road at the southern end of the Rogue River Valley, the 43-acre cemetery provides scenic views of the city of Eagle Point and the surrounding valley. The first burial at Eagle Point National Cemetery occurred in March 1952; by the time of the cemetery dedication on Memorial Day, there were six interments. The 7.5 developed acres of the cemetery remained relatively unchanged until the late 1980s. In 1973, the cemetery entered the national cemetery system following the consolidation of veterans’ cemeteries under the authority of the Veterans Administration (VA). After becoming a national cemetery, the property underwent gradual improvements to accommodate the growing veteran population and to provide new burial space for the national cemetery system. As a result, Eagle Point National Cemetery reflects the evolution of the VA’s cemetery program from one of caring for veterans through domiciliary programs to overseeing the national cemetery system. Eagle Point National Cemetery is one of two national cemeteries in Oregon. The second is Willamette National Cemetery, which was the first national cemetery in the northwest United States and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in July, 2016. As of February 2016, Eagle Point National Cemetery contains 19,893 interments. With burials beginning in 1951, Willamette National Cemetery contained 151,043 interments as of June 2012., National Register of Historic Places (Listed, 2016), This image is included in Building Oregon: Architecture of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, a digital collection which provides documentation about the architectural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
Report on the History of Matthew P. Deady and Frederick S. Dunn By David Alan Johnson Professor, Portland State University former Managing Editor (1997-2014), Pacific Historical Review Quintard Taylor Emeritus Professor and Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History. University of Washington Marsha Weisiger Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History, University of Oregon [2016], The report was requested by University of Oregon President Michael Shill to provide documentation to assist in the discussion regarding the possible renaming of Deady and Dunn halls at the University of Oregon. Dunn Hall is a wing of Hamilton Complex.
Color photo of University of Oregon President Michael Schill (at far right) with a group of mainly international students at a host family's house for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, 2015.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Phyllis Francis running the anchor leg during the 4 x 400 meter relay final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon javelin thrower Sam Crouser beginning his approach at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Crouser finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Mac Fleet on the awards stand after winning the 1500 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Frida Berge during the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Berge finished 15th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon hurdler Devon Allen clearing a hurdle during the 110 meter hurdles final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Allen finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runners Mac Fleet (right) and Sam Prakel during the 1500 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Fleet and Prakel finished first and 10th, respectively, in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Mac Fleet looking at the scoreboard for his time after winning the 1500 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon javelin thrower Sam Crouser surveying the field before a throw at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Crouser finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Chizoba Okodogbe during the 4 x 400 meter relay final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon high jumper Lauren Crockett clearing the bar during an attempt at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Crockett finished 14th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon javelin thrower Sam Crouser on the awards stand after winning the javelin throw at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Jenna Prandini crossing the finish fine during the 200 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Prandini finished second in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon hurdler Devon Allen on the awards stand after winning the 110 meter hurdles final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon hurdler Devon Allen in the starting blocks before the start of the 110 meter hurdles final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Allen finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon runner Laura Roesler during the 4 x 400 meter relay final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon head track and field coach Robert Johnson accepting the national championship trophy on behalf of the men's team at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Tanguy Pepiot negotiating the water jump during the 3000 meter steeplechase final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Pepiot finished sixth in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Tanguy Pepiot on the awards stand after finishing sixth in the 3000 meter steeplechase final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Pepiot
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Mac Fleet raising his arms in celebration as he crosses the finish line in first place during the 1500 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Also pictured is Sam Prakel who finished 10th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Christian Brennan at the start of the 4 x 400 meter relay final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Christian Brennan jumping in the air as part of her warm up for the 4 x 400 meter relay final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Arthur Delaney during the 200 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Delaney finished seventh in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon head track and field coach Robert Johnson (left) being doused with water by the men's team during the team championship trophy presentation at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon head track and field coach Robert Johnson (left) and the men's team hoisting the national championship team trophy at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon hurdler Devon Allen clearing a hurdle during the 110 meter hurdles final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Allen finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Sarah Penney during the 1500 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field. Penney finished 10th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Tanguy Pepiot exhorting the crowd after finishing sixth in the 3000 meter steeplechase final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 14, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Phyllis Francis coming down the home stretch of the 400 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Francis finished second in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Parker Stinson during the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Stinson finished 14th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Phyllis Francis looking at her time on the scoreboard after finishing second in the 400 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runners (from left) Edward Cheserek, Eric Jenkins and Trevor Dunbar after completing the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Cheserek, Dunbar and Jenkins finished second, third and fourth, respectively, in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Laura Roesler on the awards stand, receiving flowers from University of Oregon president Michael Gottfredson after winning the 800 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Mike Berry looking at his time on the scoreboard after finishing second in the 400 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runners Trevor Dunbar (left) and Edward Cheserek hugging after finishing second (Cheserek) and third (Dunbar) in the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Jenna Prandini during the 100 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Prandini finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon pole vaulter Sammie Clark on her way up during an attempt at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Clark finished 19th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon pole vaulter Sammie Clark clearing the bar at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Clark finished 19th in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Mike Berry coming down the home stretch of the 400 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Berry finished second in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Laura Roesler on the home stretch of the 800 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Roesler finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Jenna Prandini at the finish of the 100 meter dash final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Prandini finished third in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runner Laura Roesler at the start of the 800 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Roesler finished first in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runner Edward Cheserek coming down the home stretch of the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Cheserek finished second in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon distance runners (from right) Edward Cheserek, Eric Jenkins and Trevor Dunbar during the 5000 meter run final at the NCAA track and field championships on June 13, 2014 at Hayward Field. Cheserek, Dunbar and Jenkins finished second, third and fourth, respectively, in the event.
Color photo of University of Oregon decathlete Dakota Keys during the decathlon 110 meter hurdles at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12, 2014 at Hayward Field. Keys finished sixth in the event and third in the decathlon.
Color photo of University of Oregon middle distance runners Mac Fleet and Sam Prakel at the finish of their heat in the 1500 meter run preliminaries at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12, 2014 at Hayward Field. Fleet finished first and Prakel second in the heat and qualified for the final.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Christian Brennan taking the baton from teammate Chizoba Okodogbe during the 4 x 400 meter relay preliminaries at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12, 2014 at Hayward Field. The Duck women finished second in their heat and qualified for the final.
Color photo of University of Oregon sprinter Jenna Prandini during the 200 meter dash preliminaries at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12, 2014 at Hayward Field. Prandini finished first in her heat and qualified for the final.