About this property
Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the South. A funeral scene in Paramount's 1993 legal thriller The Firm was filmed here.
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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 02000233. It was listed on March 20, 2002.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Elmwood Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Elmwood Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Elmwood Cemetery?
Elmwood Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elmwood Cemetery?
The period of significance for Elmwood Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Elmwood Cemetery?
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 Elmwood Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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