About this property
The Toussaint L'Ouverture County Cemetery is an historical African-American cemetery located in Franklin, Tennessee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is named for Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution.
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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 95001435. It was listed on December 13, 1995.
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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 Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery?
Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery?
The period of significance for Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery?
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