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Austin's oldest known Black cemetery just scored official city landmark status, giving historic protection to a vital piece of our local heritage.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
While there's no major price tag attached, this status could unlock grant funding and resources for better site maintenance and preservation.
Local history buffs, preservation advocates, and the descendants of those buried there get the peace of mind that this sacred space is legally protected.
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Austin's oldest known Black cemetery was finally designated as a City of Austin Landmark last week, something preservationists say was decades overdue.