About this property
Mound City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located near Mound City, in Pulaski County, Illinois. It encompasses 10.5 acres (4.2 ha), and as of the end of 2005, had 8,098 interments. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it is managed by the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 97001174. It was listed on October 7, 1997.
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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 Mound City National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mound City National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Mound City National Cemetery?
Mound City National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mound City National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mound City National Cemetery is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Mound City National Cemetery?
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