About this property
The Bethlehem Cemetery is a historic cemetery in rural Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Canehill, near the junction of Arkansas Highway 45 and County Road 442. With its first documented burial in 1832, it is one of the oldest cemeteries in the county, and it is the only surviving remnant of the small frontier community of Bethlehem, which was established in 1827.
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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 00001365. It was listed on November 15, 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 Bethlehem Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Bethlehem Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Bethlehem Cemetery?
Bethlehem Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethlehem Cemetery?
The period of significance for Bethlehem Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1827.
Can I research the history near Bethlehem Cemetery?
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