14 Black Towns That Thrived After Slavery—Then Were Burned to the Ground

11. Newberry (Florida)

In 1916, Newberry’s Black community suffered horrific racial violence as lynch mobs attacked, destroying Black-owned homes and churches. The terror drove many Black families from the area, erasing much of the town’s vibrant Black history and culture. The destruction left scars that lingered for generations, with the memory of Newberry’s Black legacy nearly lost. Details from Gainesville Sun