Freedman's Cemetery

Lee St
Danville, Virginia

One of several historic cemeteries in Danville, Freedman's Cemetery, located immediately behind Green Hill and the National Cemetery, occupies some 11 acres. Originally part of the Green Hill Cemetery, Freedman's was set aside in 1872, and intended, as the name implies, for recently freed slaves and other African American citizens.

Directions:
From Main St take Jefferson Ave south and street becomes Jefferson St. Go to Lee St and turn left. The cemetery is behind the Green Hill and National Cemeteries.

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