About this property
The Rest Haven Cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee is a 7-acre (2.8 ha) cemetery that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. It is significant in the history of Franklin. The cemetery was formally founded in 1855 but has some earlier burials, as early as 1841.
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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 12000947. It was listed on November 12, 2012.
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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 Rest Haven Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Rest Haven Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Rest Haven Cemetery?
Rest Haven Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rest Haven Cemetery?
The period of significance for Rest Haven Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1841.
Can I research the history near Rest Haven Cemetery?
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