Ridgeview in Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ridgeview Cemetery

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

1. Ridgeview Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Around the turn of the 20th century, the City of Hickory had acquired land to the south of the Ridgeview community for an African American burying ground. Located on both sides of 4th Street SW, Ridgeview Cemetery covers approximately six and a half acres and contains more than 800 graves, with the oldest dating to 1898. In 1938, the City purchased additional land to enlarge the cemetery.

Erected 2024 by City of Hickory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 43.3′ N, 81° 20.739′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is in Ridgeview. It is at the intersection of 4th Street Drive Southwest and 7th Avenue Place Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street Drive Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 772 4th Street DriveSW, Hickory NC 28602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the

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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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The History of Ridgeview (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ridgeview High School (approx. ¼ mile away); Education & Recreation (approx. 0.4 miles away); People & Places (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mt. Pisgah Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named People & Places (approx. 0.4 miles away); Faith & Films (approx. half a mile away); Historic Ridgeview Library (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of Ridgeview High School (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Ridgeview Cemetery. Ridgeview Cemetery is a short distance south of the marker on 4th Street SW

Ridgeview Cemetery Marker where 4th Street Place and 4th Street SW divide image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

2. Ridgeview Cemetery Marker where 4th Street Place and 4th Street SW divide

The cemetery is at the top of the hill

Ridgeview Cemetery along 4th Street SW image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

3. Ridgeview Cemetery along 4th Street SW

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.