National Register of Historic Places

Darlington Memorial Cemetery

Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina
Listed
June 8, 2005
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000576

About this property

Darlington Memorial Cemetery, also known as the Darlington Community Cemetery or the Darlington City Cemetery, is a historic African-American cemetery located at Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina. The cemetery dates from 1890, and until 1946 it was the only African-American cemetery within the city limits of Darlington. It was expanded by four additional acres in 1946, for a total of approximately nine acres. There are approximately 1,900 graves in the cemetery, with most burials dating from the early- to mid-20th century. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina
34.29763, -79.85651

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Darlington Memorial Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Darlington Memorial Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Darlington Memorial Cemetery?

Darlington Memorial Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Darlington Memorial Cemetery?

The period of significance for Darlington Memorial Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.

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