save black cemeteries

Lane Street Project: Mother’s Day 2026.

Was a mother buried here?

We will never know, but today we remember and honor all the mothers buried in Vick, Odd Fellows, and Rountree Cemeteries, and vow to continue the search for all lost graves in these grounds.

Photos of the disturbed gravesite in Vick Cemetery and bits of its marble surround taken May 2026 by Lisa Y. Henderson.

Local Legacies: Black Families of Statesville.

I’m spreading my wings! I’ve spoken often here of the admirable work Iredell County Public Library is doing with Statesville’s Green Street Cemetery — their community outreach across the board is top tier! — and I’m excited to share my family’s connections to this historic burial ground.

If you know folk in or around Iredell County, please spread the word!