Point of Rocks Colored Cemetery

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Site Brief:

Founded: 1879

Location: Point of Rocks, MD

Additional name(s): Point of Rocks African American Cemetery

Affiliate group(s): N/A

 

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History:

This is an old African American cemetery. At one time this cemetery was affiliated with an AME church, but the church was torn down several years ago. The last burial took place in 1985.

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Resource links:

• https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2227664/point-of-rocks-colored-cemetery

• Point of Rocks African-American Cemetery - Frederick County, Maryland (interment.net)

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BCN Contact Information:

Donna Nelson

det55@aol.com