Rye African-American Cemetery

African Cemetery
Location North St., Rye, New York
Coordinates 40°58′34″N 73°42′12″W / 40.97611°N 73.70333°W / 40.97611; -73.70333Coordinates: 40°58′34″N 73°42′12″W / 40.97611°N 73.70333°W / 40.97611; -73.70333
Area 1.4 acres (0.57 ha)
Built 1860
NRHP Reference # 03000999[1]
Added to NRHP October 03, 2003

The Rye African-American Cemetery, also known as African Cemetery, is a historic cemetery on North Street in Rye, New York.

It was founded in 1860 and used for burials until 1964. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[2]

See also

References

  1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Town of Rye - African Cemetery


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