Join us at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Augusta, GA on Friday June 7th, 2024!
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Cedar Grove Cemetery
120 Watkins St. Augusta, GA 30901
6/7/2024 9am-3pm

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“Cedar Grove Cemetery is one rich in black history. The staff of the Augusta-Richmond County Cemeteries hopes that you will find a taste of Augusta's history and the people that helped build it. If at any time during your visit the staff of Cedar Grove Cemetery can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask.

History

In 1820, Augusta allotted 40 acres of land where slaves were laid to rest in wooden boxes or were simply wrapped in clothe and buried in unmarked, shallow graves. The first records of burials at Cedar Grove Cemetery is found on page 100 of Book A, July 1840. It reads, "6 blacks, 2 of whom children". At this time in history, names of the deceased or their masters were not listed.”

*info above is provided by Augusta Georgia Parks & Recreation at augustaga.gov*

“Opened in 1818, Cedar Grove is Augusta's oldest African-American municipal cemetery. A long, impressive roster of international and state "first" historical figures are interred at this location. It is also a popular seasonal layover for migrating geese.”

*info above is provided by our local event co-host Joyce Law with the Citizens Cemetery Committee*