About this property
Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery is a historic cemetery located near Cabot in northern Lonoke County, Arkansas and is near the site of a Confederate military camp Camp Hope (renamed Camp Nelson), where 1,500 Confederate soldiers died during an epidemic during the fall of 1862. Camp Nelson Cemetery is located on Rye Drive, just off Cherry Road, just off Mt. Carmel Road in north Lonoke County about 2 miles east of Cabot.
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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 96000503. It was listed on May 2, 1996.
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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 Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery?
Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery?
The period of significance for Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery?
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