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Iowa Men's Reformatory Cemetery

Anamosa, Iowa • Jones County

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About This Property

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The Iowa Men's Reformatory Cemetery in Anamosa is a historic burial ground located on the grounds of the former Iowa State Penitentiary, now the Anamosa State Penitentiary. It contains the unmarked graves of individuals who died while incarcerated within the institution, many of whom were unclaimed or indigent.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
12/18/1992
Other Names
Boot Hill Cemetery

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Law
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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