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Scott Cemetery
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National Register of Historic Places

Scott Cemetery

Also known as Archaeological Site Number 3LW745, LW0197

On the National Register since 20179 years
Listed 2017Walnut Ridge
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About Scott Cemetery

Scott Cemetery, at 1/2 mi. S. of the jct. of AR 412 & AR 91, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 5, 2017. It was among the first 7 of Walnut Ridge’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, ethnic heritage and black history, at the local level. The listing covers 1.5 acres.

What it isCemetery in Arkansas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Finding Scott Cemetery

1/2 mi. S. of the jct. of AR 412 & AR 91, Walnut Ridge

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Scott Cemetery

Is Scott Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 5, 2017 (Register number 100001009).

Is Scott Cemetery a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Arkansas has 20 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Scott Cemetery?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.