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The headstone is one of many efforts by the community to increase knowledge of Black History in Columbia. Kirklin is also recognized as one of the many famous Black Columbians featured on the African American Heritage trail.
Henry Kirklin s grave is located in the historically Black section of the Columbia cemetery. It was unveiled in a ceremony on Nov. 6, 2020.
KBIA’s Veronica Mohesky talked to organizers of the headstone’s funding about Kirklin’s life, legacy and significance in Columbia’s history.