Richland Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Richland Cemetery

Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
Listed
October 3, 2005
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
05001155

About this property

Richland Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was established in 1884 by the City of Greenville as the first municipal "colored" cemetery. It is the final resting place for many of Greenville's most notable African-American educators, health practitioners, and community leaders. The total number of graves is estimated at over 1,400 and gravemarker types and materials range from natural stones to elaborate Victorian monuments. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
34.85593, -82.39481

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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 Richland Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Richland Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Richland Cemetery?

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

What is the period of significance for Richland Cemetery?

The period of significance for Richland Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.

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