Rye African-American Cemetery

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title: Rye African-American Cemetery
text: 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 the said Town of Rye, and its vicinity free and clear of any charge". At least 35 of
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description: Historic cemetery in Westchester County, New York
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_African-American_Cemetery
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date modified: 2023-06-05T15:36:57Z
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fields total: 13
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