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2022 Laurel Cemetery GPR Survey

Investigate the 2022 ground-penetrating radar survey and how archaeological technology is helping researchers study Laurel Cemetery.

Document Date
August 16, 2022
Document Type
Archaeological Survey
Creator / Organization
Dr. Zachary Singer, Maryland Historical Trust
Source / Collection
LCMP Archives
Number of Pages
23
Description
This archaeological presentation documents the use of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to investigate the historic Laurel Cemetery site. The survey demonstrates how noninvasive technology can be used to examine subsurface conditions and identify potential burial-related features. The research contributes to ongoing efforts to understand the cemetery's physical landscape and supports the preservation of this important African-American historic site.

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