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Cemeteries of Mecklenburg County

Dwelle Slave Cemetery

The plot was once owned by H. C. Dwelle and his family. There were 17 graves that were in a wooded area, which is now the site of Theater Charlotte. The graves were relocated in 1941 to an unnamed downtown cemetery. An African-American mortician named Grier performed the relocation.

Documentation

(1) The Charlotte News, 9-1-1978, page 2 C

Easter Esther

There is a dispute over the name. Some believe this cemetery was named for a local woman named Esther. This is not visible from a street.

 

Documentation

(1) Mecklenburg Co., NC (map), 3rd ed., Alexandria Drafting Co., Alexandria, VA, 2000 

Elmwood Cemetery

This cemetery is owned by the City of Charlotte and is the largest cemetery in the county. It was organized in 1851. Section K was divided by 3 early churches-First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian and Brevard St. Methodist. Originally, the cemetery was for whites only. It is next to Pinewood, which was originally designated for African-Americans. Only a few burial records have been listed in this database. For all burial information, please call the city of Charlotte, Cemeteries Department.

Emanuel Cemetery

This cemetery has brick gate posts with signs that say Memorial United Presbyterian Church is the responsible church. This should not to be confused with the Charlotte Church of Christ, which is next to the cemetery. This is not a complete list of burial records. This cemetery is visible from the east side of S. Tryon. It is across the street from York Memorial Cemetery and next to the Charlotte Church of Christ.

Evergreen Cemetery

This cemetery is owned by the City of Charlotte. It has a large memorial at the entrance to Mecklenburg County soldiers who died in World War II. The Carolina Room has the microfilm of some burial cards. This cemetery entrance is visible from the street, but no tombstones are visible.

 

Documentation

(1) William J. Charles survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society, 8-23-1983 

Fairview Cemetery

The church used to be located nearby. The cemetery is now the property of the Simfield AME Zion Church, 2500 Simfield Church Rd, Matthews, North Carolina 28105 (Union County). It is on the east side of Weddington Rd. just past the intersection with McKee Rd. It is visible from the road.