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African Cemetery
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On the National Register since 2003
African Cemetery
African Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 3, 2003. It is significant for its black history at the local level.
The Rye African-American Cemetery, also known as the African Cemetery in Rye, is a historic 1.4 acre cemetery on North Street in Rye, New York. It was established as a burying ground for local African-Americans in 1860 through a donation of land by the Underhill family with the intent that it “shall forever hereafter kept, held and used for the purpose of a cemetery or burial place for the colored inhabitants of t…
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Directions →North St
The nearest neighbor is Gabelli & Co, 3 min walk away.
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Address
North St
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Phone
(215) 667-8478
Website
http://www.townofryeny.com/african-american-cemetery-in-rye-ny.html
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.