Geer Cemetery

Seattle, WA

Burial place

Approximate · Seattle, WA

Geer Cemetery

800 Colonial St

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We've placed Geer Cemetery near its town, but the exact resting place isn't documented yet.

About this cemetery

One of Durham's oldest African American burial grounds, established circa 1877 and used as a primary resting place for Black residents of Durham, North Carolina until the 1940s. Restored by community volunteers after decades of neglect.

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What we know

Cemetery typeHistorically Black cemetery

Also known asGeer Cemetery; Geer Street Cemetery

Known burialsNot yet documented

Earliest known burialNot yet documented

Latest known burialNot yet documented

StatusPartially documented

Location details

CitySeattle

CountyNot yet documented

StateWA

Address800 Colonial St

Coordinates47.6553, -122.3035

Access notesHistoric cemetery with community restoration activity; verify access conditions before visiting.

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Steward & contact

Steward / caretakerFriends of Geer Cemetery and descendant community volunteers

OrganizationFriends of Geer Cemetery

PhoneContact details pending steward confirmation

EmailCommunity contact pending

Website Visit website

Contact notesBest initial contact is through local preservation volunteers, Durham history organizations, or descendant networks.

Condition

Overall conditionFair - restored areas with continued maintenance needs

Last observedRecent condition check pending

NotesRestoration activity documented, Some markers may be weathered or fragmentary, Grounds and boundaries should be photographed for current condition

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Last updatedAugust 2026

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