About this property
The Walnut Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery in rural Independence County, Arkansas, United States, on Walden Road, just north of Arkansas Highway 25, northwest of Cord. Established in 1840, it is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area, set on what was once the only major roadway through the region. It is the only significant surviving element of the community of Walnut Grove, which was located at a locally important crossroads in the 19th century.
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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 13000786. It was listed on September 29, 2013.
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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 Walnut Grove Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Walnut Grove Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Walnut Grove Cemetery?
Walnut Grove Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Walnut Grove Cemetery?
The period of significance for Walnut Grove Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.
Can I research the history near Walnut Grove Cemetery?
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