About this property
People's Memorial Cemetery, formerly known as Providence Cemetery, is a historic African-American cemetery located at Petersburg, Virginia. The cemetery was deeded in three sections: the first tract in 1840, the second tract was added in 1865, and the final acres were deeded about 1880. The cemetery reflects the organization of "free persons of color" and is evidence of the evolution of the entrepreneurial efforts of African-American undertakers and stonecutters; the activities of mutual aid societies; and the community's social, religious, and artistic values from 1840 to 1942. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The cemetery is located adjacent to the Blandford Cemetery and portions of the grounds were part of the Negro Burying Ground, a cemetery for slaves that died during the War of 1812.
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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 08000245. It was listed on March 28, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was People's Memorial Cemetery listed on the National Register?
People's Memorial Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2008.
What type of historic resource is People's Memorial Cemetery?
People's Memorial Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for People's Memorial Cemetery?
The period of significance for People's Memorial Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1812.
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