Located on 18th and University the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery is a unique landmark to Eugene and the University of Oregon. Established in 1872, the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery has a lot of history within the 16 acres of land. Louis Renninger a Union soldier who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the American Civil War is buried in the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery along with many other Civil War Veterans. Students are encouraged to respectfully visit the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery and learn more about its history.

For more information of the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery visit, http://www.eugenepioneercemetery.org/index.html

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