Berry Cemetery facts for kids
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Berry Cemetery
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Monument in the cemetery
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 Location in Missouri
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| Location | 1431 W. Farm Road 74, near Ash Grove, Missouri |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architectural style | Rural Cemetery |
| NRHP reference No. | 04001224 |
| Added to NRHP | November 13, 2004 |
Berry Cemetery, also known as Holy Resurrection Cemetery, is a special historic cemetery located near Ash Grove in Greene County, Missouri. It was started around 1875. This cemetery is a small, rural burial ground mainly for African-American people.
It holds 48 marked graves. These graves date from 1875 to 1948. It is also thought that some Native American burials might be found there, possibly in three old burial mounds.
Why is Berry Cemetery Important?
Berry Cemetery is important because it tells us about the history of the area. It helps us remember the people who lived there long ago.
National Recognition
Because of its history, Berry Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to our country's history. Being on this list helps protect the cemetery and recognize its value.
