Relocation of African American Graves for Industrial Park
Under construction · Virginia · Last reported Mar 2025
Source: WTVR.com
The remains of hundreds of African American tenant farmers are being relocated from a former Virginia tobacco plantation to a dedicated burial ground to make way for an industrial park. This project has sparked a range of emotions among descendants, who are involved in the planning of the new cemetery.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Government
- Location
- Danville, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WTVR.com
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Description | The remains of hundreds of African American tenant farmers are being relocated from a former Virginia tobacco plantation to a dedicated burial ground to make way for an industrial park. This project has sparked a range of emotions among descendants, who are involved in the planning of the new cemetery. |
Original sector | Cultural Heritage |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Danville |
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Source | WTVR.com |
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Sector | Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-07 |
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