About this property
Oakland Cemetery (also known as Confederate Cemetery) is a historic cemetery in Camden, Arkansas, located on Maul Road between Pearl Street and Madison Avenue. Established in 1830, it is the city's oldest cemetery. It consists of just over 7 acres (2.8 ha) of land donated in that year by William L. Bradley, one of Camden's founders.
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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 00000634. It was listed on June 8, 2000.
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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 Oakland Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Oakland Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Oakland Cemetery?
Oakland Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oakland Cemetery?
The period of significance for Oakland Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1830.
Can I research the history near Oakland Cemetery?
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