Singleton Family Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Singleton Family Cemetery

Charelston, Franklin County, Arkansas
Listed
September 27, 2005
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
05001074

About this property

The Singleton Family Cemetery is a historic cemetery on the western outskirts of Charleston, Arkansas. Established in the 1870s, it contains more than 120 graves; approximately half of these are marked graves. It is the oldest site associated with the early formation of Charleston, and several of its earliest settlers are buried here. The most prominent grave is that of Julia Singleton Cormack, one of the community's first school teachers. The cemetery continues to be used by the Singleton family descendants. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Charelston, Franklin County, Arkansas
35.29637, -94.07821

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District
Industrial
2.3 mi
Charleston Commercial Historic District
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2.4 mi
Chism, Dr. Stephen N., House
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9.5 mi
State Highway 96 Bridge
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9.7 mi
Milltown Bridge
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11 mi

Nearby Battles

Shelby's 1863 Raid — Skirmish at Booneville (Logan County)
1863Civil War
13.8 mi

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When was Singleton Family Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Singleton Family Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Singleton Family Cemetery?

Singleton Family Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Singleton Family Cemetery?

The period of significance for Singleton Family Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.

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