Located at 1825 SE 12th is one of Portland's oldest surviving homes. Built originally on the the river's edge in 1862 by James Stephens, who is credited with running the city's first ferry, and also "founding" East Portland. In 1845 Stephens acquired what is now East Portland from Dr. McLoughlin for $200 dollars. With inflation, that comes out to about $4400, which is still quite a deal. The house was moved in 1901 to its present day location, and during WWII it was divided into apartments for shipyard workers.
James and Elizabeth's grave in the Lone Fir cemetery, I think a Twilight fan visited the grave the previous night due to the tulips tied with black lace and the remnants of a candle.
James' father, the first interment in the cemetery
Located east of the Stephens plot is The Lone Fir.
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