A historic Black cemetery was abandoned 60 years ago. Now, it could be restored. – MLive.com

Woodlawn Cemetery in Ypsilanti Township was largely abandoned by 1965. Overgrowth has taken a toll on the historic African American cemetery on 7800 S. Huron River Dr.Sophia Kalakailo
YPSILANTI TWP., MI – Looking out over an abandoned, overgrown lot tucked in an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood, it doesn’t look like a cemetery.
Extensive overgrowth has since taken a toll on Woodland Cemetery at 7800 S. Huron River Dr., making it unrecognizable.
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