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Lincoln Cemetery

Memorials : 0
Location : Gettysburg, Adams County, USA
Coordinate : 39.8260000, -77.2348000
Description : Established in 1867 by the Sons of Goodwill for the proper burial of Gettysburg's African American citizens and Civil War veterans. Some 30 Members of the US Colored Troops are buried here, having been denied burial in the National Cemetery because of segregation policies. Also here are many of the towns earliest black residents. Reinterred when town's "Colored Cemetery" was cleared in 1906 to provide space for houses. In the 1920's the "Lincoln Lodge" of Gettysburg's Black Elks purchased land bordering Goodwill Cemetery and Long Lane, giving the name "Lincoln Cemetery"

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Lincoln Cemetery?

    Lincoln Cemetery is located at Long Ln. Gettysburg, Adams County ,Pennsylvania , 17325USA.

  • Lincoln Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Lincoln Cemetery?

    Latitude: 39.8260000
    Longitude: -77.2348000

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