About this property
The Texas State Cemetery (TSC) is a cemetery located on about 22 acres (8.9 ha) just east of downtown Austin, the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Originally the burial place of Edward Burleson, Texas Revolutionary general and vice-president of the Republic of Texas, it was expanded into a Confederate cemetery during the Civil War. Later it was expanded again to include the graves and cenotaphs of prominent Texans and their spouses.
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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 86001085. It was listed on May 11, 1986.
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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 State Cemetery of Texas listed on the National Register?
State Cemetery of Texas was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1986.
What type of historic resource is State Cemetery of Texas?
State Cemetery of Texas is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for State Cemetery of Texas?
The period of significance for State Cemetery of Texas is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near State Cemetery of Texas?
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