African American cemeteries in North Carolina

African American cemeteries in North Carolina were established throughout the state's history.

While many are in decay, interest in preserving, restoring, and commemorating their history has developed.

Odd Fellow Cemetery in Forsyth County was established by the fraternal organization.

[2] The bipartisan African-American Burial Grounds Preservation Act (S.3667) was introduced in 2022 sought to establish a grant and technical assistance program at the National Park Service grant opportunities and technical assistance to research, identify, survey, and preserve these historic sites in the U.S.[2] In Johnston County, enslaved people were buried in what is now a woodsy area, some of their graves marked with fieldstones.

The cemetery continued in use after the Civil War and emancipation, and the property was purchased by a former slave.