Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
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The Lincoln Memorial Cemetery has been the burial site of many of Springfield’s African American citizens since its establishment in 1919.
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery was planned to be a dignified and beautiful resting place for black Springfieldians. Many gravestones in the cemetery mark the burial place of some of Springfield’s oldest families. There are birth dates as far back as the mid-1850’s. During the days of Jim Crow, the city-owned cemeteries had allowed African Americans to be buried only in designated areas, areas that were
11/09/2019
Check out this article from The News-Leader:
Springfield cemetery, known as burial place for black families, turns 100
Springfield cemetery, known as burial place for black families, turns 100 A ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery will have its dedication on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 11am. The dedication is to show off the tremendous hard work of the committee members, family and friends in raising enough money to put a fence around the property and the beautiful monument in front of the cemetery. Please come out and show your support in this joyous occasion. See you then!
09/23/2019
A BIG Thank You to our new friends of the cemetey for their donations of a new sign and ten new Black Nuttal Oak Trees that will give us beautiful shade for years to come. We are on the move!!
Thank you all for helping celebrate 100 years!!!
11/13/2018
07/13/2017
New Life for Lincoln Memorial Cemetery SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- After years of little to no maintenance, the final resting place that includes former slaves had fallen into a terrible state of disrepair.
06/19/2017
Fundraising at Juneteenth!! Help us build a fence.
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery The Lincoln Memorial Cemetery has been the burial site of many of Springfield’s African American citizens since its establishment in 1919.
02/08/2017
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Chestnut Expressway At Barnes Avenue
Springfield, MO
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