About this property
African Cemetery No. 2, also known as The Cemetery of the Union Benevolent Society No. 2, is a historic burial site located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
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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 04000245. It was listed on March 30, 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 African Cemetery No. 2 listed on the National Register?
African Cemetery No. 2 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 2004.
What type of historic resource is African Cemetery No. 2?
African Cemetery No. 2 is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for African Cemetery No. 2?
The period of significance for African Cemetery No. 2 is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near African Cemetery No. 2?
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