Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Buffalo Soldiers

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Buffalo Soldiers Marker

Inscription. “Buffalo Soldiers” specifically refers to African Americans serving in the 9th and 10th Cavalry, and 24th and 25th infantry. Originally organized after the Civil War to fight native Americans in the American West, they later went on to see service in the Spanish American War and the Philippines. Over 5,000 African Americans were recruited for service in these actions. The Buffalo Soldiers buried in African Cemetery No. 2 were primarily recruited in Central Kentucky for service in the Spanish American War. John Bell, died 14 October 1927, was a private in the 9th U.S. Cavalry.
Biographical information courtesy of Yvonne Giles
Sign produced with support from a University of Kentucky
Commonwealth Collaboratives Grant
'Young Equestrian Scholars Initiative'

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, Spanish-American • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1927.

Location. 38° 3.017′ N, 84° 28.662′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It can be reached from East 7th Street. Marker is located in African Cemetery No.

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2, Section C, Row 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 East 7th Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: African Cemetery No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Groomsman (within shouting distance of this marker); Hostlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cassius Clay Tankersly (c. 1866-1886) (within shouting distance of this marker); Farriers (within shouting distance of this marker); Trainers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James 'Soup' Perkins (about 300 feet away); Oliver Lewis (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Buffalo Soldiers/Spanish American War Veterans.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Buffalo Soldiers Marker

Biographical information about the dozen Buffalo Soldiers who are buried in African Cemetery No. 2. (Submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.