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Honoring the Unknown Buffalo Soldier | Charleston News
A new monument rises at Union Baptist Cemetery, honoring the unknown Buffalo Soldiers buried there for over a century—silent heroes whose names are lost but whose legacy lives on through oral history and community devotion. These African-American Army regiments, formed after the Civil War, played a vital role in local history. Crafted by church members and volunteers, the Garden Tomb marker stands as both tribute and testament: to those who served before, to the living congregation that keeps their memory alive, and to the enduring spirit of Union Baptist Church—the oldest active Black church…
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