Lake Maude Cemetery

FL

Site Brief:

Founded: 1924

Location: Winter Haven, FL

Additional name(s): N/A

Affiliate group(s):

  • Florence Villa Community Association (FVCA)

 

History:

Lake Maude Cemetery (LMC) is the oldest African American burial grounds in Winter Haven, FL. Local historic figures as well as common folk have been laid to rest in the cemetery. The grounds are in need of locating and identification of unmarked gravesites; cleaning and repair of tombstones and other grave coverings/ markings; and, clearing top soil and brush to reveal grave sites. Records suggest that some human remains were laid to rest in cemetery driveways once the cemetery plots were exhausted. The impact of FVCA (Florence Villa Comm Assoc) commitment to revitalize the cemetery is far reaching as citizens of Winter Haven and those from afar will be able to visit marked graves of those long passed on. The burial grounds will be transformed from an eye sore to a place of solace.



BCN Contact Information:

Robert Frazier

fvcainc2016@gmail.com

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