Historic Zion Cemetery in Memphis (Landmarks)
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| Management number | 233430611 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.37 | Model Number | 233430611 | ||
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Discover an Historic Hidden Treasure in African American History With more than 30,000 interred in its 15 acres, Zion Cemetery is the largest African American community burial ground in Memphis. It was opened in 1876 by former slaves to establish a sacred burial ground for people of color. It is the final resting place of luminaries like Reverend Morris Henderson, who led the founding of the cemetery, and Dr. Georgia Patton Washington, Tennessee’s first African American physician. Lynching victims Thomas Moss, Calvin McDowell and William Stewart rest there. The cemetery is also the final home of Thomas Franks Cassels and the grandparents of Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Dr. Peatchola Cole-Jones details the rich history and more. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1467152145 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1467152143 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The History Press |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| Publication date | August 15, 2022 |
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