Bergenfield in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
African American Baptist Church Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 1, 2008
1. African American Baptist Church Cemetery Marker
Francis Jackson, a freed slave, purchased 7 ¾ acres of woodland here in 1868. Later it would include the black cemetery and “a plain neat little church” built about 1873. The Pastor, Rev. Nicholas Fr. Jackson, lived nearby. The cemetery had 72 burial plots which may have included former slaves. Tombstones no longer exist but some families who rest here are Jackson, Pomplin, Bell, Sisco, Brown, Chase, Blenus, Napson and James.
A Bergenfield Historic Site, 1996.
Erected 1996 by Bergen County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 40° 55.78′ N, 73° 59.031′ W. Marker is in Bergenfield, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bergenfield NJ 07621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Slave Cemetery (here, next to this marker); The Christie-Parsels House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Merritt Memorial
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on May 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 1, 2008
2. Marker on Cedar Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 1, 2008
3. Bergenfield Burial Site
This area is maintained by Boy Scout Troop 180 from Bergenfield, NJ.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,940 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
