Terre Haute Farm African American Cemetery
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N 37° 33.684 W 077° 41.765
18S E 261865 N 4160570
A Virginia historical marker located off Huguenot Trail (Rt. 711).
Waymark Code: WM8JJ0
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2010
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Approximately 1 mile southeast of here was a cemetery containing one hundred and sixteen graves associated with the African American community of Huguenot Springs. Historical and archaeological evidence indicates that the cemetery was established prior to the Civil War for enslaved African Americans residing at the Terre Haute farm. After emancipation, the cemetery was used by the members of the Huguenot Springs community, with the last recorded interment in 1937. The cemetery was relocated to the Powhatan Community Cemetery in Powhatan Courthouse due to the construction of Route 288.
Marker Number: Not Applicable
Marker Title: Terre Haute Farm African American Cemetery
Marker Location: Midlothian, VA; Rt. 711
County or Independent City: Powhatan County
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Dept of Transportation
Web Site: Not listed
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