About this property
The Greenwood Cemetery (est. 1937) is a historic African American cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is located in Leon County on Old Bainbridge Road, which was originally the main route out of Tallahassee to the northwest. Greenwood was created after city cemeteries were closed to African American burials, making it one of the first cemeteries in the city founded solely for the African American community. The cemetery reflects the history of segregation, as well as the resilience of the local leaders who founded 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 03000510. It was listed on June 4, 2003.
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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 Greenwood Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Greenwood Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Greenwood Cemetery?
Greenwood Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greenwood Cemetery?
The period of significance for Greenwood Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Greenwood Cemetery?
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