Site of the Cherry Lane Cemetery
A historical Black burial ground in Staten Island, illegally seized and paved over, now a shopping plaza, recognized for its historical significance and ongoing preservation efforts.

šŸ“œ Historic Black burial ground in Staten Island, now a shopping plaza.
šŸ” Site of significant preservation and commemoration efforts.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Learn about a crucial piece of Black history
šŸ’” Understand urban development's impact on heritage
šŸŒ³ Visit the memorial garden dedicated to the site
šŸš¶ Explore Benjamin Prine Way, named after an interred individual

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Site is a strip mall parking lot, not a traditional cemetery
šŸ˜” Graves were never formally relocated

Tips

šŸ“ Located at 1440 Forest Ave, Staten Island, New York.
šŸ“… Consider visiting after the 2027 documentary release

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available in the shopping plaza parking lot.

Last updated 28 days ago

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