Piney Grove Cemetery – Atlanta 1
Piney Grove Cemetery is a historic African American burial ground in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. The cemetery’s founding dates to the 1800s and has over 300 burials, including numerous unmarked burials. Piney Grove Cemetery is one of the last vestiges of several African American communities that once thrived in the area. The land was sold to a commercial developer with conditions for access and maintenance as part of zoning conditions. Ultimately, a condominium complex was built adjacent to the cemetery. Despite zoning conditions and state law, the condominium has failed to maintain proper access and upkeep.
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