In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.

We been here.

ROUNTREE CEMETERY

In 1897 and 1906, Rountree Missionary Baptist Church purchased two lots on either side of street to establish cemetery for church members. Cemetery name later applied to two adjoining African-American burial grounds. Burials ceased ca. 1950.