De Ann Cemetery Historic Section
National Register of Historic Places

De Ann Cemetery Historic Section

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
Listed
May 31, 2005
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
05000498

About this property

The Prescott City Cemetery is the principal burying ground for Prescott, Arkansas. It is located in the northwestern part of the city and is roughly bisected by United States Route 371. The modern (20th-century) portion of the cemetery is located on one side of the highway, while a historic section, also known as the De Ann Cemetery Historic Section, is located on the other.

Location

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
33.81055, -93.39246

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 05000498. It was listed on May 31, 2005.

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTART
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Prescott City Jail
Industrial
0.7 mi
Prescott Commercial Historic District
Civil War
0.8 mi
Allen Tire Company and Gas Station
Industrial
0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Prairie D'Ane
1864Civil War
5.2 mi
Battle of Prairie d'Ane
1864Civil War
5.6 mi
Skirmish at Moscow (Nevada County)
1864Civil War
7.5 mi
Battle of Prairie D'Ane Arkansas
1864Civil War
10.2 mi
Battle of Poison Spring (Camden Expedition)
1864Civil War
11.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was De Ann Cemetery Historic Section listed on the National Register?

De Ann Cemetery Historic Section was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2005.

What type of historic resource is De Ann Cemetery Historic Section?

De Ann Cemetery Historic Section is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for De Ann Cemetery Historic Section?

The period of significance for De Ann Cemetery Historic Section is recorded as the modern era.

Can I research the history near De Ann Cemetery Historic Section?

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