About this property
Bethel Burial Ground is a historic African American cemetery located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, beneath part of the surface of Weccacoe Playground, which is bounded by Queen, S. Lawrence, Catherine, and S. Liethgow Streets. The burial ground was about 100 feet square and is located below the southwest corner of the current playground.
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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 15000734. It was listed on January 5, 2016.
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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 Bethel Burial Ground listed on the National Register?
Bethel Burial Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Bethel Burial Ground?
Bethel Burial Ground is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel Burial Ground?
The period of significance for Bethel Burial Ground is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Bethel Burial Ground?
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