About this property
The First Presbyterian Church Graveyard is the oldest graveyard in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in the 1790s, the graveyard contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most prominent early residents, including territorial governor and Constitutional Convention delegate William Blount and Knoxville founder James White. In 1996, the graveyard was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 96001400. It was listed on December 4, 1996.
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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 First Presbyterian Church Cemetery listed on the National Register?
First Presbyterian Church Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1996.
What type of historic resource is First Presbyterian Church Cemetery?
First Presbyterian Church Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Presbyterian Church Cemetery?
The period of significance for First Presbyterian Church Cemetery is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1996.
Can I research the history near First Presbyterian Church 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 First Presbyterian Church Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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