Lincoln Memorial Park, cemetery in Miami, Florida, USA
Lincoln Memorial Park is a cemetery in Miami, Florida, covering about 20 acres and founded in 1923. The graves are mostly above-ground stone sarcophagi arranged in close rows throughout the rectangular site, enclosed by a chain-link fence and accessed through a stone archway at the southeastern corner.
The cemetery was founded in 1923 and became one of the most important burial grounds for African Americans in the South during segregation. Its history is tied to notable African American leaders in Miami, including the city's first Black millionaire and the founder of its first Black newspaper.
The cemetery served as a vital burial ground for African Americans during segregation in Miami. Today it remains a place where families gather to honor ancestors and reflect on the community's local history and achievements.
The cemetery is accessible to the public during daytime hours and sits within the residential Brownsville neighborhood of Miami. Visitors can navigate the grounds via looped paths through northern and southern sections that pass near the manager's residence near the entrance.
The graves are mostly above-ground, a tradition influenced by Bahamian architecture due to high groundwater historically being a challenge in the region. This construction method sets it apart from typical American cemeteries and reflects the city's Caribbean architectural connections.
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