apr 30, 1861 - Mt. Union
Description:
In 1861, Reuben and Mary Shipley donated 2 acres of their farm for the establishment of the Mt. Union cemetery, on the condition that Black people could be buried there.The name given to the cemetery was chosen to show unity with the anti-slavery Northern forces during the Civil War.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 30, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago