The Dils Cemetery
N 37° 28.675 W 082° 30.887
17S E 366064 N 4148968
The Dils cemetery may be the first integrated cemetery in Eastern Kentuky.
Waymark Code: WMF8F7
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2012
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The Dils Cemetry
The Dils Cemetery is believed to be the first integrated cemetery in Eastern Kentucky. Colonel John Dils, who was opposed to slavery, gave many freed slaves jobs in his tannery and general store. He later provided gravesites for them and their descendants.
While more than one hundred thirty African-American graves have been located in this historic spot, only forty~nine of those have been correctly identified. It is our hope that furhter investigation will bring to light the remaining names and stories.
The Dils Cemetery research project has been conducted through funds provided by the african-American Heritage Commission and the Pilevill!Pike County Tourism Commission.
Marker Name: The Dils Cemetery
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): blank
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
African~American Hertiage Commission
Pikeville~Pike Couint Tourism Commission
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