About this property
The Campground Church and Cemetery Site is a historic church and cemetery complex located at 50 Tunnel Lane near Anna, Illinois. The site began as a religious campground and local cemetery for the area's Presbyterian congregation; a church was added to the site in 1906. In 1838–39, when the Trail of Tears passed through Illinois, Cherokee who were removed from their homeland used the site as a campground. The campground included two springs, which were used as a source of fresh water for the Cherokee and their animals, and a gristmill run by local landowner George Hileman. In addition, several Cherokee children are buried in unmarked graves in the cemetery; the Trail of Tears was deadly for many of those who were forced to travel it, and children were among the most common victims.
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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 100000965. It was listed on May 8, 2017.
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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 Campground Church and Cemetery Site listed on the National Register?
Campground Church and Cemetery Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Campground Church and Cemetery Site?
Campground Church and Cemetery Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Campground Church and Cemetery Site?
The period of significance for Campground Church and Cemetery Site is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Campground Church and Cemetery Site?
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