African Burial Ground
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African Burial Ground

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA

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    Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 United States
    Coordinates: 43.07505, -70.75886
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In 1705 The Negro Burial Ground was an area set outside the town of Portsmouth for black slaves. In 1813 the town built right over the graves. In 2013 bones were found in the ground by a construction company and work was stop.

Two years later a beautiful memorial was dedicated. It is unknown who and how many people are buried here, but it is only fitting that they are recorded here on Find A Grave.

In 1705 The Negro Burial Ground was an area set outside the town of Portsmouth for black slaves. In 1813 the town built right over the graves. In 2013 bones were found in the ground by a construction company and work was stop.

Two years later a beautiful memorial was dedicated. It is unknown who and how many people are buried here, but it is only fitting that they are recorded here on Find A Grave.

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  • Added: 4 Sep 2015
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2589574