Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, a National Monument of the United States, commemorates the life of Charles Young, an escaped slave who rose to become a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and its first African-American colonel.
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  • Type: Park
  • Description: National Monument of the United States commemorating Charles Young (1864-1922), an escaped slave who became a Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army and its first African-American colonel
  • Also known as: CHYO

Places of Interest

Highlights include Wilberforce University and National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.

University
is a private university in , United States. It is one of three historically black universities established before the American Civil War.

Museum
The is a located in , whose mission is to chronicle through its collections and programs the rich and varied experiences of African Americans from their African origins to the present.

Library
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xenia and Cedarville.

is a city in , United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Ohio, it is 15 miles east of and is part of the Dayton metropolitan area as well as the Miami Valley region.

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is a village in , , United States. The village is within the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,257 at the 2020 census.

Village
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is one of the twelve townships of , , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,639. is situated 5 miles southeast of Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Latitude
39.70818° or 39° 42′ 29″ north
Longitude
-83.89329° or 83° 53′ 36″ west
Elevation
1,001 feet (305 metres)
Open location code
86FRP454+7M
Geo­Names ID
9677812
Wiki­data ID
Q5148107
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Wilberforce and Pinewood Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium and Wilberforce Cemetery.

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