Cove Haven Cemetery, established by Greenwood Cemetery and Realty Company and formerly known as Greenwood Cemetery, is a cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. It was established in 1907 as a burial ground for African-Americans, including prominent community leaders. It was founded by a group of 14 formerly enslaved men. PBS affiliate KET aired a program on it.
Hundreds of veteran are buried at the cemetery.
Burials Ellen Davis, wealthy heiress Margaret Pryor, heiress Whitney Young Sr., president of Lincoln Institute Ralph Colston Jr., jockey Henry Tandy, builder Lizzie Fouse, organizer Dr. Mary Ellen Britton Whitney Young Jr., before being relocated to New York City
Musicians Saunders “Smoke” Richardson Jr. musician who played the baritone saxophone Ruby L. King, singer with the Ruby King Celestial Harmonizers Georgia Beatrice Barkley Gomez Rainer, opera singer Charles Quillings, educator and musician
References
External links Findagrave entry