About this property
The Rohwer War Relocation Center was a World War II Japanese American concentration camp located in rural southeastern Arkansas, in Desha County. It was in operation from September 18, 1942, until November 30, 1945, and held as many as 8,475 Japanese Americans forcibly evacuated from California. Among the inmates, the notation "朗和 (Rōwa)" was sometimes applied.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 92001882. It was listed on July 5, 1992.
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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 Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery?
Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery?
The period of significance for Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1942.
Can I research the history near Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery?
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