About this property
The African Jackson Cemetery is a historic cemetery in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Formed by a colony of more than 300 freedmen from Virginia, who were freed in the will of John Randolph of Roanoke, it has been the resting place for many. Active into the 20th century, it is one of the last extant physical remnants of Rossville, a black settlement founded near the city of Piqua in the late 1840s.
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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 82001475. It was listed on December 16, 1982.
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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 African Jackson Cemetery listed on the National Register?
African Jackson Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1982.
What type of historic resource is African Jackson Cemetery?
African Jackson Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for African Jackson Cemetery?
The period of significance for African Jackson Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near African Jackson Cemetery?
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