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Woodland Cemetery Gets New Roads | Richmond News
Woodland Cemetery just got a stunning makeover—newly paved roads make visiting easier and safer, especially for older family members. Founded in 1917 by John Mitchell Jr., this historic resting place holds over 30,000 African American ancestors. A six-year restoration effort, funded by grants, community donations, and local contractors like Liesfeld Contractor (who even recycled old asphalt), is transforming the grounds from overgrown and eerie into a beautiful, accessible tribute. Families like Roxie Lyons, who has eight relatives buried there, now feel proud to visit—a place many Richmond…
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