About this property
Mount Olivet Cemetery is a 206-acre (83 ha) cemetery located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is located about two miles east of downtown Nashville, and adjacent to the Catholic Calvary Cemetery. It is open to the public during daylight hours.
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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 05001334. It was listed on November 25, 2005.
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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 Mount Olivet Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mount Olivet Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Mount Olivet Cemetery?
Mount Olivet Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Olivet Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mount Olivet Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Mount Olivet Cemetery?
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