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The Lincoln Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority Project

The Lincoln Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority Project

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 11 months ago
LCRA as authorized by ACT No. 2007-408 of the Alabama Legislature has the authority to accept assistance of private citizens, corporations, organizations, foundations, etc, including money donated by these entities in order to afford restoration and upkeep of cemeteries designated as neglected. Chosen as the first cemetery to restore because of its deplorable condition. Lincoln Cemetery was established about 1903. It was one of the first commercial cemeteries for African Americans in Montgomery, an exact model of Greenwood which was for whites. Overtime it began to deteriorate and no clear title of ownership seems to be found. Even some part of the cemetery was sold to TV Channel 32 that contained graves.  The title is clouded. LCRA is seeking an immediate  grant to begin taking care of the most pressing concerns for the health and safety of the public.

Updates

August 29, 2011

The research into the property title remains ongoing as we work to untangle the historical complications surrounding Lincoln Cemetery. Your contributions continue to provide the necessary momentum to engage with local officials regarding this restoration effort.

August 29, 2011

The public response to this initiative confirms that our community values the preservation of local history. This momentum provides the necessary encouragement as we continue to address the legal and safety concerns surrounding the cemetery grounds.

Reached 100 supporters

August 29, 2011

6 Comments

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Marcus Nguyen
14 years ago Featured

About time someone did something. Its a disgrace how they let it get this bad.

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Reggie Becker
14 years ago Featured

Way past time to clean up Lincoln. My people deserve way better than that mess.

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Brenda Hale
14 years ago Featured

My grandmother is buried there and I cant even find her headstone anymore cause the grass is waist high. fix it.

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David Bailey
14 years ago Featured

This is history we are talking about. You cannot just let it rot away like that.

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Linda Cunningham
14 years ago Featured

Please get this done. Its sad driving by and seeing the condition of those graves.

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Sarah Roberts
14 years ago Featured

Sold the land to a news station?? That is just sick. Give it some respect.

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