North Greenwood Cemetery Explained

North Greenwood Cemetery
Established:1940
Closed:1954
Location:Clearwater, Florida
Country:United States
Coordinates:27.9777°N -82.7856°W
Owner:City of Clearwater
Interments:over 375
Findagraveid:2726293

North Greenwood Cemetery was a historically African American cemetery in North Greenwood neighborhood of Clearwater, Florida, United States. The cemetery covered about .[1] In 1954, some of the bodies were relocated and the site turned over to the local school board. The Palmetto Elementary School was constructed on the site.[2] In 2021, researchers found evidence of 29 graves remaining at the site.[3]

Reclamation and Historical marker

Founded in 1940 to be the burial place of African American residents of Clearwater, the cemetery comprised . In 1954, to make room for additional school buildings and a city pool, approximately 375 graves were moved from the site. Residents had suspected that not all of the graves had been moved.[4] The City of Clearwater partnered with archeologists and historians in 2021. Their work revealed that 29 graves remained, containing human remains.

A historical marker was placed on the site in December 2022.

Notes and References

  1. News: 2022-12-08. North Greenwood African American Memorial Cemetery historic marker unveiled. Tamba Bay Network. 2022-12-20.
  2. Web site: North Greenwood African American Memorial Cemetery . The Historical Marker Database . 2022-12-20.
  3. Web site: North Greenwood Cemetery. StanTec. 2022-12-20.
  4. News: Researchers confirm discovery of 29 African American graves from Greenwood Cemetery in Clearwater. Matics. Dan. 2021-02-12. Fox13. 2022-12-20.