About this property
The Jewish Cemetery, also known as the Gemiluth Chassed Cemetery, is a historic Jewish cemetery in Port Gibson, Mississippi. The cemetery has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 22, 1979.
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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 79003415. It was listed on July 21, 1979.
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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 Jewish Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Jewish Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Jewish Cemetery?
Jewish Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jewish Cemetery?
The period of significance for Jewish Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Jewish Cemetery?
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