About this property
Old Gray Cemetery is the second-oldest cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee. Established in 1850, the 13.47-acre (5.45 ha) cemetery contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most influential citizens, ranging from politicians and soldiers, to artists and activists. It is noted for the Victorian era marble sculpture and elaborate carvings adorning many of the grave markers and headstones. In 1996, the cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Named for English poet Thomas Gray, Old Gray Cemetery is an example of a so-called garden cemetery, a mid-19th-century style that sought the transition of graveyards from urban churchyards to quiet suburban plots.
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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 96001402. 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 Old Gray Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Old Gray Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Old Gray Cemetery?
Old Gray Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Gray Cemetery?
The period of significance for Old Gray Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Old Gray Cemetery?
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