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Anchorage Cemetery

Anchorage, Alaska • Anchorage County

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About This Property

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Anchorage Cemetery is Alaska's largest municipal cemetery, established in 1915. It features a mix of early 20th-century gravestones and more recent memorials, reflecting the evolving community of Anchorage. The grounds offer a quiet, park-like setting with a variety of trees and open spaces.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
22.4
Listed Date
4/26/1993
Other Names
Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery;Ahrs Site No. Anc-766

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Exploration/Settlement; Social History
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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