Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery is the resting place of many notable African-Americans who helped make Athens the community it is today. Listed below are some of those who we’ve been able to find information on. Click on the name to read a bio of the individual.
Morton, Monroe B. (Pink) – considered to be one of the wealthiest African-Americans in the south during his lifetime
Davis, Madison – one of two ex-slaves elected in April, 1868, to represent Athens and Clarke County in the Georgia State Legislature
Powers, Harriet – one of the best-known Southern African American quilt makers