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.

HERITAGE CEMETERY

Formerly Elm City Colored Cemetery. Founded 1896 by local African-American community, which was denied access to Elm City’s public cemetery. Still active.

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Read about Elm City Colored Cemetery here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Photo by Lisa Y. Henderson, September 2024.