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Wonder Cow Grave

Salem, OR

At the Oregon State Fairgrounds lies a grave, between the Poultry building and the Forster Livestock Pavilion (the "Cow Barn"). The headstone reads

Vive La France No. 319616
THE WONDER COW, Held 3 World Records
at One Time, Produced in 6 years, test 5332 Lbs. Fat
Grand Champion P.I., Portland Ore, 1919

P.I. stands for Pacific International-known as the "Pacific International Livestock Exposition". There is a line at the bottom of the headstone which reads "Pickard Bros. Marion Ore."

Vive La France died in the early Spring of 1923 or 1925 (records are unclear) and was buried in the front yard of her owner. After he died in 1952, she was dug up and reburied on the State Fairgrounds, so that others could be inspired by her wondrousness.
Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave		 Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave		 Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave		 Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave
Wonder Cow Grave

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