Cemeteries

Geer Cemetery

Founded in 1876 as the first cemetery for African-Americans in Durham. Margaret Faucette, founder of White Rock Baptist Church, and Edian Markham, founder of St. Joseph’s AME church and organizer of Hayti neighborhood, lie there. Land entrusted to sharecroppers by Jesse Geer of Geer Plantation after the death of an 11 year-old farm hand.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
Between Camden, Colonial & McGill St Durham, NC 27701
Phone
(919)560-4154
Map
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While You're in Durham

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

A Slice of Heaven

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Alamo Rent-A-Car

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

ABC Cab Company

Taxicab dispatch service for independent taxi service.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

AAA Carolina Motor Club

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Upcoming Events

Events in Durham

Jul
13
CrownBEAT
Aug
21–22
Bull Durham Blues Festival
Aug
22
Harvest and Hornworm Festival
Sep
12
NC Gay Pride Parade and Festival
Sep
13
Blessing of the Animals Worship Service
Sep
13
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Sep
19
World Beer Festival
Oct
3
An Evening at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes