Forrest City Colored Cemetery
About this property
Forrest City Cemetery , also known as City Colored Cemetery and Purifoy Cemetery , is a historic Black burial ground in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. It is thought that this burial ground was founded around c. 1880 , by members of the Spring Creek Baptist Church. The last burials here were in the 1960s, and over time it became overgrown and abandoned. It was rediscovered in 2012, and contains the burial sites for several prominent early African American leaders and politicians. Notable burials include Josiah Homer Blount (1860–1938), the first Black person to run for governor of the state of Arkansas in 1920.
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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 100007000. It was listed on September 21, 2021.
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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 Forrest City Colored Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Forrest City Colored Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 2021.
What type of historic resource is Forrest City Colored Cemetery?
Forrest City Colored Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forrest City Colored Cemetery?
The period of significance for Forrest City Colored Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Forrest City Colored Cemetery?
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