Aiken Colored Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Aiken Colored Cemetery

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
Listed
March 19, 2007
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
07000182

About this property

Aiken Colored Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Aiken, South Carolina, US, covers nearly 10 acres and is located several miles from the downtown area. It was the only burial grounds for Aiken's African-American community through the mid 20th century. The cemetery began operating in 1852, well before the Civil War era. Its occupants represent a diverse range including slaves, freedmen, business leaders, tradesmen, and paupers. The cemetery is now called Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens and is accessible to the public. Aiken Colored Cemetery was listed in the National Historic Register on March 19, 2007.

Location

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
33.57061, -81.72455

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Aiken Colored Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Aiken Colored Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Aiken Colored Cemetery?

Aiken Colored Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Aiken Colored Cemetery?

The period of significance for Aiken Colored Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.

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