United States / Waverly, PA

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Hickory Grove Cemetery. One of the oldest known cemeteries associated with African Americans in Northeastern PA. Established in 1807 in Waverly, then known as Abington Center, the cemetery is the burial ground for many fugitives from slavery who came to the area via the Underground Railroad in the mid-19th century. By the end of the 19th century there were 75 former slaves in Waverly. This cemetery is evidence of the former African American community here.

273 Miller Rd., just south of Carbondale Road (Rt. 632), Waverly, PA, United States

Elder Miller. Pioneer preacher and teacher in Abington region, lived near this village. Born in Connecticut in 1775. Settled in Waverly about 1800; died here in 1857. The first church in the township, and the first school, were on his farm.

1214 N Abington Rd. (PA 407), at PA 632, Waverly, PA, United States