04/03/2026
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Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial Task Force
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Dixonville Cemetery is an important city landmark in the East End neighborhood razed by urban renewal in the 1960s.
Salisbury's Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial Task Force is charged with creating a lasting memorial for those buried in the city’s oldest known African-American cemetery. Dixonville Cemetery was a focal point in the Dixonville community - a neighborhood significantly altered during the 1960’s Urban Renewal efforts. Although many of the grave markers have disappeared, Dixonville Cemetery remains a vital
04/03/2026
02/25/2025
Approximately a year-and-a-half ago, the Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial Task Force placed memorial monuments at the Dixonville Cemetery, immortalizing 530 people who had been buried there. However, the members of the task force believe there is still work to be done, with potentially hundreds more people remaining unidentified at the cemetery.
Read more at: https://www.salisburypost.com/2025/02/25/black-history-month-with-over-500-names-marked-community-continuing-search-for-dixonville-identities/
09/10/2024
Community Development Block Grant The City of Salisbury, NC is the county seat of Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,663 in the 2010 Census (growing 27.8% from the previous Census in 2000). Salisbury is the home to famed North Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine and regional supermarket Food Lion. It is on...
03/25/2024
Join us on Thursday, April 4. The City wants your input as we plan for housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for low and moderate income citizens.
02/20/2024
Join us Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. as we close out Black History Month but will continue our history everyday with the Jubilee Community Choir of Salisbury North Carolina. Music in Excellence!
01/19/2024
The City of is accepting applications for boards and commissions including the Human Relations Commission, Transportation Advisory Board, Salisbury Community Appearance Commission, Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board and more. Get involved by visiting: salisburync.gov/boards.
12/29/2023
Wonderful exhibit on display at the Rowan Public Library on West Fisher Street through January 27, 2024.
12/18/2023
In observance of the holiday season, City administrative offices will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 22, and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 27. To view the schedule for other city buildings and departments, visit: https://ow.ly/NFVT50QiU3c.
10/19/2023
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