Glenwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Alabama)
Glenwood Cemetery, formerly Georgia Cemetery,[1] is a historic cemetery for African American burials founded in c. 1870 on Hall Avenue in Huntsville, Alabama. Burials include veterans, local politicians, and community leaders.[2]
| Glenwood Cemetery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Established | c. 1870 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°43′34″N 86°36′08″W |
| Size | approximately 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| No. of interments | 8,000 to 10,000 |
| Find a Grave | Glenwood Cemetery |
History
Established in c. 1870, Glenwood Cemetery succeeded a burial ground for enslaved African Americans which was north of where a hospital is now and covered by a parking lot.[3][1] Recognized as a site of historical significance, a historical marker commemorates its history. A local teacher and her students have helped catalogue some of its history.[4] About 10 acres in size, the cemetery is believed to hold between 8,000 and 10,000 burial sites. Many of them are unmarked.
The cemetery and a headstone for Burgess E. Scruggs, the first licensed doctor in Alabama has been added to the Alabama State Historic Cemetery Register.[5] The Glenwood Cemetery became part of the African American Civil Rights Network in February 2021,[4] and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.[6]
References
- "Glenwood Cemetery". City of Huntsville.
- "Alabama city celebrates its 150-year-old Black cemetery". al. November 12, 2020.
- "Paying our respects at Glenwood Cemetery". City of Huntsville Blog. May 5, 2017.
- "Alabama: Glenwood Cemetery". U.S. National Park Service (NPS).
- "Historic Glenwood Cemetery now on the State Register". July 29, 2015 – via Internet Archive.
- "WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 9/15/2023 THROUGH 9/22/2023". National Park Service. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.
