Pleasant Hill Cemetery
About this property
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, also known as Old Finley Cemetery, is a historic cemetery in Finley, Tennessee. It was established circa 1852. Several veterans of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War are buried here, including Nathaniel Pritchell of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Joseph J. Jackson of the 52nd Tennessee Infantry, and Elkanah Andrew Aldford of the 21st Virginia Cavalry. The cemetery also includes the graves of World War I veterans. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 13, 2003.
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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 03001159. It was listed on November 13, 2003.
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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 Pleasant Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Pleasant Hill Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Pleasant Hill Cemetery?
Pleasant Hill Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pleasant Hill Cemetery?
The period of significance for Pleasant Hill Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Pleasant Hill Cemetery?
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