African Union Church Cemetery in Delaware City, Delaware

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Get directions Delaware City, Delaware, 19706 USA

Coordinates: 39.56708, -75.59205
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This historic Black cemetery is now a park and memorial plaza. It was established in 1835 by a Methodist congregation. Five veteran U.S. Colored Troops are buried here, along with an unknown number of people who lived in the hamlet of Polktown, just across the old Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. It was replaced by nearby Green Hill Cemetery in the early 20th century and forgotten for nine decades.
Please do not add memorials to the cemetery without contacting the Friends of the African Union Cemetery first. Email [email protected].
It can be found about 1/4 mile along the Delaware City Canal Trail, also called the Mike Castle Trail. Start at the Community Center in the old school, cross Route 9 next to Kathy's Restaurant, and follow the paved path along the marsh.
The cemetery is owned by Mount Salem U.M. Church in Delaware City and managed by the Friends of the African Union Cemetery in Delaware City. The town has partnered with these groups to create the plaza.