About this property
Brandon Cemetery (commonly referred to as Old Brandon Cemetery) is located in Brandon, Mississippi, northeast of the Downtown Brandon Historic District. It is an 8.8 acre cemetery originally platted in 1831. The cemetery contains over 1,000 marked graves, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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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 10000925. It was listed on November 18, 2010.
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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 Brandon Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Brandon Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Brandon Cemetery?
Brandon Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brandon Cemetery?
The period of significance for Brandon Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1831.
Can I research the history near Brandon Cemetery?
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