About this property
Mount Holly Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Quapaw Quarter area of downtown Little Rock in the U.S. state of Arkansas, and is the burial place for numerous Arkansans of note. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and has been nicknamed "The Westminster Abbey of Arkansas".
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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 70000125. It was listed on March 4, 1970.
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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 Mount Holly Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mount Holly Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Mount Holly Cemetery?
Mount Holly Cemetery is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Holly Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mount Holly Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Mount Holly Cemetery?
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