About this property
The Airmount Grave Shelter, also known as the Hope Family Grave Shelter is a brick grave shelter, or grave house, located in the Airmount Cemetery near Thomasville, Alabama, United States. It is unusual in that it protects six graves instead of the more common one grave. The brick structure was built in 1853 by John Hope.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000142. It was listed on February 24, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Airmount Grave Shelter listed on the National Register?
Airmount Grave Shelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Airmount Grave Shelter?
Airmount Grave Shelter is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Airmount Grave Shelter?
The period of significance for Airmount Grave Shelter is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1853.
Can I research the history near Airmount Grave Shelter?
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