Aker Cemetery
About Aker Cemetery
Aker Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 13, 1974: the first place in Smithville to be listed. Only 134 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level.
What it isUnited States historic place. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗Finding Aker Cemetery
Northeast of Smithville off MO W, in Smithville, MO
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Aker Cemetery
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Aker Cemetery
Is Aker Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 13, 1974 (Register number 74001071).
Is Aker Cemetery a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Watkins Mill, 15.1 miles away.
Can you visit Aker 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.
Where can I read the history of Aker Cemetery?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63818647 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.