Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Woodlawn Cemetery
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 28, 2020
1. North Woodlawn Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
North Woodlawn Cemetery. . During racial segregation, Fort Lauderdale's African American community was restricted to the northwest quadrant of the city. Recognizing a need in this area, the Christian Pallbearer's Association founded North Woodlawn Cemetery in 1926, most likely on a previously-established burial ground. The new formal four-acre cemetery included a potter's field for unknown individuals or those without local family. Woodlawn served as one of only two burial places for African-Americans until the mid-1950s when race restrictions on other city cemeteries were lifted. Woodlawn remained in use until 1996, when the City of Fort Lauderdale began to acquire the property, rededicating it in 2002. Woodlawn is estimated to contain over 2,200 burials, but only 571 graves are marked, mostly with handcrafted concrete markers or masonry slabs. This sacred ground serves as a place of remembrance for the important achievements of a community that overcame many challenges. Veterans and prominent businessmen, as well as civic, farming, and religious leaders are buried here. Woodlawn welcomed all people of color. In 2017, North Woodlawn Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
During racial segregation, Fort Lauderdale's African American community was restricted to the northwest quadrant of the city. Recognizing a need in this area, the Christian Pallbearer's Association founded North Woodlawn Cemetery in 1926, most likely on a previously-established burial ground. The new formal four-acre cemetery included a potter's field for unknown individuals or those without local family. Woodlawn served as one of only two burial places for African-Americans until the mid-1950s when race restrictions on other city cemeteries were lifted. Woodlawn remained in use until 1996, when the City of Fort Lauderdale began to acquire the property, rededicating it in 2002. Woodlawn is estimated to contain over 2,200 burials, but only 571 graves are marked, mostly with handcrafted concrete markers or masonry slabs. This sacred ground serves as a place of remembrance for the important achievements of a community that overcame many challenges. Veterans and prominent businessmen, as well as civic, farming, and religious leaders are buried here. Woodlawn welcomed all people of color. In 2017, North Woodlawn Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2019 by The City of Fort Lauderdale and The Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-1074.)
Location. 26° 8.077′ N, 80° 10.067′ W. Marker is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward County. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest 9th Street and Northwest 19th Terrace, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 9th Street. Marker is located in the cemetery just inside the gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1936 Northwest 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker replaces an earlier marker F-1026 North Woodlawn Cemetery.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 28, 2020
2. North Woodlawn Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 28, 2020
3. North Woodlawn Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
