About this property
Knoxville National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established during the Civil War in 1863, the cemetery currently encompasses 9.8 acres (4.0 ha), and as of the end of 2007, had 9,006 interments. The 60-foot (18 m) Union Soldier monument, which stands in the eastern corner of the cemetery, is one of the largest Union monuments in the South.
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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 96000966. It was listed on September 11, 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 Knoxville National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Knoxville National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Knoxville National Cemetery?
Knoxville National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knoxville National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Knoxville National Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Knoxville National Cemetery?
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