About this property
Alexandria National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Pineville, in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It occupies approximately 8 acres (3.2 ha), and is site to over 10,000 interments as of the end of 2020.
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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 97000767. It was listed on July 8, 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 Alexandria National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Alexandria National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Alexandria National Cemetery?
Alexandria National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alexandria National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Alexandria National Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Alexandria National Cemetery?
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