Sacred Places

Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA

Named for a Clay County native who sat on the Supreme Court.

White paved paths winding through bare trees at Justice Hugo Black Park
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WHERE

Ashland, AL

PARTNER INSTITUTION

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

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Where it is

Ashland, AL 36265

What happens here

Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA
Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA

HOW IT CAME TO BE

Quiet reflection, and recognition.

01

The Need

02

The Vision

Named for one of the longest-serving members of the Supreme Court and a native of Clay County, the Sacred Place is intended to offer a place of quiet reflection while also recognizing and honouring those who struggled and fought for their basic civil and human rights.

03

The Transformation

WHO TENDS IT

John Rochester

Firesoul, Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA

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John Rochester

Firesoul, Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA

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Fred Smith
Fred Smith

Firesoul, Justice Hugo Black Park, in partnership with CFNEA

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Illustration of a wooden bench in front of a green leafy tree

Come sit. Write
something.

Come sit. Write
something.

Come sit. Write
something.