About this property
The Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri has been in use as a cemetery since 1820. The cemetery historically contains, White, African-American, and Jewish (Beth Olem Cemetery, Beth Shalom Cemetery) sections. Located in the cemetery are a vernacular stone receiving vault (1887), and a Romanesque Revival style mausoleum (1911). Located on Broadway just west of Downtown Columbia, the cemetery contains many burials of prominent people associated with Missouri history, the University of Missouri, or the city of Columbia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 06001335. It was listed on February 1, 2007.
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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 Columbia Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Columbia Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Columbia Cemetery?
Columbia Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbia Cemetery?
The period of significance for Columbia Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Columbia Cemetery?
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