About this property
Holly Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery, located on the south side of Crooked Bayou Drive, 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of McGehee, Arkansas. The cemetery is the only surviving remnant of the community of Trippe Junction, established in 1857 by the families of William Fletcher Trippe and his brother-in-law Benjamin McGehee. A railroad spur line was constructed to the area in 1877, and a small town grew up around it.
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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 99000729. It was listed on June 24, 1999.
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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 Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery?
Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery?
The period of significance for Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1857.
Can I research the history near Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery?
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