About this property
Corinth National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in the city of Corinth, in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 20 acres (8.1 ha), and as of the end of 2005, had 7,137 interments. It is managed by the Little Rock National Cemetery.
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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 96001352. It was listed on November 20, 1996.
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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 Corinth National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Corinth National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Corinth National Cemetery?
Corinth National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Corinth National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Corinth National Cemetery is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Corinth National Cemetery?
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