About Rye African-American Cemetery

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The Rye African-American Cemetery, also known as African Cemetery, is a historic cemetery on North Street in Rye, New York. It is a mostly-wooded triangular area located in the southwest portion of Greenwood Union Cemetery, and was established as a burying ground for local African-Americans in 1860.

The last documented burial in the cemetery was in 1964. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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New England Thruway, Rye, Westchester County, New York, United States of America, 10528

Nearest places in Rye African-American Cemetery