Mount Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery is an African-American cemetery in Romney, West Virginia, United States. The cemetery is located along the Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. Route 50) below Indian Mound Cemetery overlooking Sulphur Spring Run.[1] Historically known as the Romney Colored Cemetery and more recently as the Romney African-American Cemetery, the cemetery was created for African-Americans in the South Branch Valley who were not permitted to be interred in the city's Indian Mound Cemetery. The cemetery has been in use since the early 19th century and continues to serve Romney's African-American community.
| Mount Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery | |
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| Established | 19th century |
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| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 39°20′31″N 78°46′02″W / 39.3418381°N 78.7673585°W |
| Type | Private |
| Find a Grave | Mount Pisgah Benevolence Cemetery |
The cemetery is the final resting place of Alfred Whiting Sr. A marker on his grave claims that he served in the Confederate States Army, although Historic Hampshire website notes his obituary states that he was a body servant, and no evidence exists to suggest that he had any formal position in the CSA.[2]
The cemetery is currently maintained by the Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, from which it takes its name.[citation needed] The town council of Romney has reportedly sought to secure the deed of the cemetery, as of November 2023.[1]
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edit- ^ a b "Mt. Pisgah Benevolent Cemetery, Romney, WV". Historic Hampshire. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Remembering Decoration Day 2017". Historic Hampshire. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
