DAVIS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Site Brief:
Founded: 1956
Location: Titusville, FL
Additional name(s): N/A
Affiliate group(s): N/A
History:
A BRIEF TIMELINE OF DAVIS MEMORIAL CEMETERY (DMC)
1880: William Henry Maxwell arrives in Titusville, FL.
1925: W. H. Maxwell was successful in the citrus industry & acquired DMC property.
1952: Edward D. Davis, Jr., inherited properties from W. H. Maxwell.
1956: Edward D. Davis, Jr., established over 3 acres as Davis Cemetery for the black community.
1968: City resolution established and named right of way, Davis Place.
1969: Davis Cemetery renamed Davis Memorial Cemetery.
1969-1987: Charles G. Davis managed DMC until his passing.
1987-2012: Rita M. Davis managed DMC until her passing.
2012-Present: Kirk A. Davis began tenure as DMC general manager.
2018: Netflix's Last Chance U featured THS football player's homage to a fallen teammate.
2019: Held first community flag ceremony for deceased veterans.
2022: DMC added to historic Florida Master Site File, BR04482 .
2022: Held first "Wreaths Across America" ceremony.
DMC was one of two cemeteries for African Americans in Titusville, FL, during the "post-Reconstruction" and "Jim Crow Era". Black pioneer families (circa 1873) and their descendants, pastors, clergy, educators aerospace workers and local sports heroes.
BCN Contact Information:
Kirk A. Davis
dstarrs3740@gmail.com