About this property
Springdale Cemetery is a historic, non-sectarian, active cemetery in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois. It was chartered in 1855, received its first interment in 1857. Almost 78,000 individuals are buried at the cemetery. It contains a public mausoleum and 15 private mausoleums. The property was acquired in 1854, and the first interment took place in April 1857.
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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 04001303. It was listed on December 10, 2004.
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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 Springdale Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Springdale Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Springdale Cemetery?
Springdale Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Springdale Cemetery?
The period of significance for Springdale Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1854.
Can I research the history near Springdale Cemetery?
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