Asa L. Lovejoy Monument - Founder of Portland, Oregon #1237220 (License: Personal Use)

This weathered granite obelisk stands in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, honoring Asa L. Lovejoy, who-alongside Francis Pettygrove-selected the site for Portland in 1845 and played a pivotal role in its early governance. The inscription recounts his journey along the Oregon Trail in 1849, his public service, and enduring civic esteem; a green glass vase with dried blooms rests at its base, reflecting ongoing remembrance.

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