About this property
Stokenbury Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Arkansas Highway 16 in Elkins, Arkansas. Established c.1846, it is the best-preserved property representing the early settlement of Elkins (now a bedroom suburb of Fayetteville). The cemetery is 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) in size, and contains 153 marked and identified graves, 49 graves denoted by unmarked stones, and at least 16 unmarked or illegible burials.
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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 09000799. It was listed on February 4, 2010.
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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 Stokenbury Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Stokenbury Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Stokenbury Cemetery?
Stokenbury Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stokenbury Cemetery?
The period of significance for Stokenbury Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1846.
Can I research the history near Stokenbury Cemetery?
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