Ridgewood Cemetery
Site brief:
Founded: 1942
Location: Tampa, FL
Additional name(s): None
Affiliate group(s):
The African American Cemetery Alliance of Tampa Bay
History:
Ridgewood Cemetery was established in 1942 and later purchased by the City of Tampa in 1959. The site is located on the grounds of King High School in Tampa, FL. A 2019 GPR assessment of the area revealed 145 unmarked graves on the property, though further evidence suggests there may be as many as 250.
BCN Contact information:
Shannon Peck-Bartle
