Zion Hill Cemetery - Columbia, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 40° 02.390 W 076° 30.355
18T E 371527 N 4433264
The African-American Cemetery is located in Columbia Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM8FZK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Max Cacher
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The African-American Cemetery is located along 5th Street in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

During the Civil War a number of local black citizens from Lancaster and York Counties enlisted in the 54th Massachusetts infantry, a regiment composed of black soldiers serving under white officers. Some of these veterans were buried in this cemetery.

The cemetery is small in size situated within a wooded area. Not being very well maintained flags have been placed on some graves.

There are approximately 40 to 50 graves in this cemetery with many having wooded crosses.

See web site for additional information.
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City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Not listed

Approximate number of graves: Not listed

Cemetery Status: Not listed

Cemetery Website: Not listed

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