Watkins Slave Cemetery
Watkins Slave Cemetery is located in Davidsonville, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County, on Maryland 424 (Davidsonville Road), 0.4 miles (0.64 km) south of US 50/301.
| Watkins Slave Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | about 1848 |
| Location | Anne Arundel County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°57′25.9″N 76°38′55.4″W |
| Find a Grave | Watkins Slave Cemetery |
In 1960, road construction revealed the remains of anonymous slaves. They were reburied at Mt. Tabor Church, 1421 St. Stephens Church Road, in Crownsville, Maryland. There is a historical marker, which says the slaves were associated with the Locust Grove Plantation.[1]
See also
References
- "Watkins Slave Cemetery". Historical Marker Database. 2018. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
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