About this property
The Putman Cemetery is a historic cemetery on SE Metro Parkway, just south of Walton Boulevard, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Now completely surrounded by commercial development, this small cemetery (less than 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)) is ringed by an iron fence with an arch identifying it, and is located just behind hotels that front on Walton Boulevard. The cemetery was established in 1860, and was the family burial ground of the Putman family, who were some of Benton County's earliest settlers.
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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 04000510. It was listed on May 23, 2004.
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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 Putman Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Putman Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Putman Cemetery?
Putman Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Putman Cemetery?
The period of significance for Putman Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Putman Cemetery?
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