Forrest City Colored Cemetery

Oct 4

Written By alanah cooper

Site Brief:

Founded: unknown

Location: Forrest City, AR

Additional name(s): Purifoy Cemetery

Affiliate group(s):

St. Francis County Historical Society

History:

The Forrest City Colored Cemetery is a long forgotten African American Cemetery were several prominent black leaders and politicians are laid to rest. For example, JH Blount (the first Black Governale candidate), Wallace Purifoy (Black and Tan party), and Dr. RA Williams (founder of Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World). This cemetery has been forgotten. As well as the significant historical beacons buried here.