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Star Cemetery

Shreveport, Louisiana • Caddo County

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About This Property

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Star Cemetery is a historic African American burial ground in Shreveport, Louisiana, established in the mid-19th century. It contains the graves of many prominent Black citizens who contributed to the city's development.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
10
Listed Date
1/17/2002
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Black
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 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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