About this property
Forks of Cypress Cemetery (also known as Jackson Cemetery) is a historic cemetery near Florence, Alabama. The cemetery contains the graves of Forks of Cypress owner James Jackson, several members of his family, and numerous slaves who worked on the plantation. Jackson, an immigrant from County Monaghan , Ireland, purchased the estate in 1821 and built the main house during the same year. The cemetery was established in 1819; the oldest interment, dating from 1820, is Jane Hanna. Occasionally, tours are hosted at the cemetery.
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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 00000140. 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 Forks of Cypress Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Forks of Cypress Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Forks of Cypress Cemetery?
Forks of Cypress Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forks of Cypress Cemetery?
The period of significance for Forks of Cypress Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.
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