Richland Cemetery, Greenville

Name: Richland Cemetery
Address: Greenville, United States

#29 among attractions in Greenville

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Richland Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was established in 1884 by the City of Greenville as the first municipal "colored" cemetery. It is the final resting place for many of Greenville's most notable African-American educators, health practitioners, and community leaders. The total number of graves is estimated at over 1,400 and gravemarker types and materials range from natural stones to elaborate Victorian monuments. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 34°51'24"N, 82°23'12"W

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Central Greenville (Viola Street Area)Greenville United States

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Richland Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville Zoo, Cleveland Park, Greenville County Museum of Art.

0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sporting events in the Upstate region. Known to locals as "The Well," this versatile venue offers a dynamic array of programming...
0.6 miS
Compact, year-round wildlife menagerie
Greenville Zoo, Greenville
16 min walk • The Greenville Zoo is a zoo in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The zoo opened in 1960, and is located at 150 Cleveland Park Drive, near Interstate 385, on a 14-acre site within Cleveland Park.
0.9 miS
Park
Cleveland Park, Greenville
23 min walk • Cleveland Park is the largest park in Greenville, South Carolina, much of its more than 120 acres being greenway along Richland Creek and the Reedy River near the city's "most elegant...
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville
21 min walk • The Greenville County Museum of Art is an art museum located in Greenville, South Carolina.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Upcountry History Museum, Greenville
24 min walk • The Upcountry History Museum is a history museum in Greenville, South Carolina that displays the regional history of fifteen upstate South Carolina counties from the early 18th century to the present.
1.1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Peace Center, Greenville
27 min walk • The Peace Center is a performing arts center located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is composed of a concert hall, theater, and amphitheatre. Located adjacent to Falls Park, the center hosts over 300 events each year, including classical music, Broadway shows, and appearances by popular artists such as David Copperfield.
0.6 miSW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Greenville
16 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. which was consecrated in 1854. The church and its courtyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Christ Church and Churchyard. It is the oldest organized religious body and the oldest church building remaining in Greenville.
1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Centre Stage, Greenville
26 min walk • Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat theater in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The theater maintains a full-time staff of seven and produces between six and eight mainstage productions each year, in addition to a wide variety of other entertainment and nightlife activities.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
John Wesley United Methodist Church, Greenville
23 min walk • John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 101 E. Court Street in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The church was founded in 1866 by James R. Rosemond, who was a former slave. It was originally named Silver Hill United Methodist Episcopal Church, and was renamed after John Wesley in 1902.
0.5 miW
Historical place, Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery, Greenville
12 min walk • Springwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest municipal cemetery in the state and has approximately 7,700 marked, and 2,600 unmarked, graves.
0.5 miS
34°50'60"N • 82°23'14"W
Museum & Library of Confederate History, Greenville
12 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Richland Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include East Park Historic District, Greenville (8 min walk), Josiah Kilgore House, Greenville (8 min walk), Escape Artist Greenville, Greenville (10 min walk), Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville (10 min walk).

How to get to Richland Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richland Cemetery:

Bus

Park Ave @ Laurens Rd • Lines: 12L (3 min walk)
Wade Hampton Blvd @ Earle St • Lines: 11K (7 min walk)