Colored Cemetery

The Colored Cemetery on 10th Avenue in , is a 17.6-acre cemetery used by African-American citizens of Columbus that has burials dating back to at least the 1840s.
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  • Type: Cemetery
  • Description: cemetery in Columbus, Georgia, U.S
  • Also known as: Porterdale Cemetery

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium and Columbus Civic Center.

Stadium
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is a 15,000-seat sports stadium located in . It was the site of football games between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers from 1916 until 1958. is situated 880 feet southwest of Colored Cemetery.

Stadium
is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in , built in 1996. is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Colored Cemetery.

Museum
The , located in , , is a 40,000-square-foot facility that features remnants of two Confederate States Navy vessels. is situated 2,200 feet south of Colored Cemetery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Columbus and Phenix City.

is a city in 's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering . It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.

Town
Columbus is a city in 's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering . It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning. is situated 1½ miles northwest of Colored Cemetery.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood in . It is located southwest of the central business district of Downtown. The apartment complex in this neighbourhood has been demolished and is now the site of the new Arbour Village apartment community which is currently under construction. is situated 3 miles southeast of Colored Cemetery.

Colored Cemetery

Latitude
32.45264° or 32° 27′ 10″ north
Longitude
-84.98234° or 84° 58′ 56″ west
Elevation
240 feet (73 metres)
Open location code
864QF239+33
Open­Street­Map ID
way 303238942
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­cemetery
Geo­Names ID
4188933
Wiki­data ID
Q5149033
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