African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery - Otterville, ON
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stinger503
N 42° 55.891 W 080° 36.501
17T E 531958 N 4753284
Historic resting place of those who escaped slavery.
Waymark Code: WMV244
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/10/2017
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The African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery is a historic cemetery located north of Otterville, ON. Starting as early as 1829 free balcks and fugitives escaping on the Underground Railroad came to settle in this area after being encouraged by the Religious Society of Friends nearby.
The area is considered a terminus for the Underground Railroad and is one of the few preserved Black pioneer burial grounds in Ontario.
Numerous monuments are located at this site including an Ontario Historic Plaque, Norwich Historical Society and a Painted Quilt.
Address:
210 Pick Lane
Otterville, ON Canada
Web site: [Web Link]
Open to the public?: Public
Name of organization who placed the marker: Ontario Heritage Plaque
Site Details: Not listed
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