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County accepts conservation easement for Woodland Cemetery to preserve historic African American burial ground
5961758 · October 14, 2025
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Summary
The Board approved accepting a deed of open‑space easement from the Woodland Restoration Foundation to protect Woodland Cemetery, a historic African American cemetery founded in 1917 that includes notable interments.
Henrico County on Oct. 14 approved a resolution authorizing the county manager to accept an open‑space easement from the Woodland Restoration Foundation to protect Woodland Cemetery in perpetuity.
County staff said Woodland Cemetery was founded in 1917 by John Mitchell and is the final…
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