About this property
Oakland Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Trenton, Tennessee. Established in the Antebellum era, it includes two Confederate monuments, and a third monument to Trenton Cotton Mills employees. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The smaller Ward cemetery lies at the south-western corner of Oakland cemetery.
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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 07000186. It was listed on March 20, 2007.
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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 Oakland Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Oakland Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Oakland Cemetery?
Oakland Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oakland Cemetery?
The period of significance for Oakland Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Oakland Cemetery?
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