Ashland in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Berkleytown Cemetery
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2026
1. Berkleytown Cemetery Marker
A cemetery lies within this fenced area on private property adjacent to the park. While the Town of Ashland does not own the cemetery, the area has been enclosed out of respect for those interred here. The identities of the individuals at rest remain largely unknown, though it is believed that more than one dozen African American neighbors and family members are buried at this site.
This cemetery serves as a reminder of the segregation and discrimination that was prevalent during the Antebellum and Jim Crow eras, which often prevented African Americans from being buried in white-owned cemeteries.
To those laid to rest here, we extend our deepest respect and wish you eternal peace.
Erected by Town of Ashland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 37° 46.171′ N, 77° 28.665′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Virginia, in Hanover County. It can be reached from the intersection of Berkley Street and North Center Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in Berkleytown Heritage
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 Remarkable Legacy of Black-Owned Businesses in Berkleytown (a few steps from this marker); The People of Berkleytown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ties That Bind: Family and Community Life in Berkleytown (within shouting distance of this marker); Faith, Fellowship, and Community: The Role of Churches in Berkleytown (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2026
2. Berkleytown Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2026
3. Berkleytown Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2026, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2026, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
