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Historian proposes New York State markers to recognize Marlborough's 'Africa Lane' and burial ground
Summary
Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran presented research on the 19th-century Black neighborhood known as 'Africa Lane' and proposed two New York State historic roadside markers on town property, one near 47 South Street and one between Route 9W and South Street.
Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran presented archival research to the Town Board on April 27, outlining that the neighborhood historically known as "Africa Lane" remained a recognized Black community from the mid-1800s into the 20th century. Moran described a 19th-century burial ground located on private property on South Street and proposed two state historic markers to be placed on town property near the sites.
Moran asked the board to allow the markers on town right-of-way near 47 South Street and at the roadside location between Route 9W and South Street. The proposal would place both historic roadside markers on town property to acknowledge the neighborhood and the burial ground; the board did not take immediate formal action on erecting the markers during the workshop.
