Greenlawn Cemetery preservation
Summary
Col. Jenkins is asking students to 'adopt a veteran' at facilities like Fair Acres, and volunteers to restore Greenlawn Cemetery, where Black Civil War veterans' headstones sank beneath the soil after a century of neglect.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county funding cited — the initiatives rely on volunteers and donations.
Veterans, particularly those at Fair Acres, and the families of historically neglected Black soldiers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - May 20, 2026
Councilmember Phillips highlighted volunteer efforts to restore the historic African American cemetery in Chester Township, the resting place of Civil War veterans, and invited county residents to volunteer.
County Council - Feb 18, 2026
Col. Jenkins is asking students to 'adopt a veteran' at facilities like Fair Acres, and volunteers to restore Greenlawn Cemetery, where Black Civil War veterans' headstones sank beneath the soil after a century of neglect.
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