Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
About this property
The Stono Rebellion (also known as Cato's Conspiracy or Cato's Rebellion) was a slave revolt that began on 9 September 1739, in the colony of South Carolina. It was the largest slave rebellion in the Southern Colonial era, with 25 colonists and 35 to 50 African slaves killed. The uprising's leaders were likely from the Central African Kingdom of Kongo, as they were Catholic and some spoke Portuguese. The leader of the rebellion, Jemmy, was a literate enslaved man.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74001840. It was listed on May 29, 1974.
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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 Stono River Slave Rebellion Site listed on the National Register?
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Stono River Slave Rebellion Site?
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Stono River Slave Rebellion Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Stono River Slave Rebellion Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Stono River Slave Rebellion Site?
The period of significance for Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Stono River Slave Rebellion Site?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Stono River Slave Rebellion Site will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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