About this property
The Akron Cemetery is a historic cemetery in rural southeastern Independence County, Arkansas. The 1-acre (0.40 ha) cemetery is located on the west side of Arkansas Highway 122, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Newark, on top of a Native American mound. With its oldest recorded burial dating to 1829, it is possibly the oldest cemetery in the county, and is known to be the burial site of some of the Newark area's earliest settlers.
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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 02001072. It was listed on October 3, 2002.
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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 Akron Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Akron Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Akron Cemetery?
Akron Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Akron Cemetery?
The period of significance for Akron Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1829.
Can I research the history near Akron Cemetery?
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