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Scott Cemetery Walnut Ridge AR
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Scott Cemetery Walnut Ridge AR
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America
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Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA
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About Scott Cemetery Walnut Ridge AR
It is a historic cemetery in the town of Walnut Ridge in Arkansas (USA). It was established during the Jim Crow era by local African-Americans. It encompasses an area of approximately 1.5 acres. It is surrounded by private farmland.
How To Reach Scott Cemetery Walnut Ridge AR
The cemetery is located on the AR highway 91 in the southeast of Walnut Ridge in Lawrence County (Arkansas). It is situated at a distance of 0.5 miles from the south junction of US 412 and AR Highway 91. There is a dirt road for access to the cemetery.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Scott Cemetery Walnut Ridge AR
- There are approximately 101 burials in the cemetery of which only 30 are marked. The most recent burial was in 1910 although the oldest burial is unknown.
- There are eight known graves of former slaves of the Jim Crow era.
- Many older monuments in the cemetery have been broken.
- The cemetery was designated as the national historic place in June 2017 and listed in the national register of historic places. Approximately 42 graves in the cemetery are historic.
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