About this property
The Mound Cemetery is a historic cemetery, located just outside Arkansas City, Arkansas in Desha County. The oldest portion of the cemetery, dating to the 1860s, is located on top of a Mississippian culture mound, one of the few places the early American settlers of the area found to be safe from periodic flooding by the Mississippi River. It is located off County Road 351, about one-half mile outside Arkansas City, and about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the river.
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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 07001426. It was listed on January 24, 2008.
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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 Mound Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mound Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Mound Cemetery?
Mound Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mound Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mound Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Mound Cemetery?
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