Rye African-American Cemetery
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rye-african-american-cemetery-247-6482405
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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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Historic cemetery in Westchester County, New York
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_African-American_Cemetery
date created:
date modified:
2023-06-05T15:36:57Z
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fields total:
13
integrity:
15