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Cemetery Lodge at Fort Donelson National Cemetary, Fort Donelson National Battlefield, in April 2005

Lodge is 37'x 33' 2-story, L-plan, Second Empire-style dwelling with mansard roof, raised basement, brick quoins, and two interior chimneys. Kitchen ell (16'x 14') also features raised basement and quoins. Many interior details remain intact. Stop 11 on map || Text of NPS interpretative marker: The 1877 house served as office and quarters for the cemetery keeper until 1931. The design of the building is Second Empire (French), from the reign of Napoleon III (1852-1870). This architectural style is characterized by gables and a roof consisting of two slopes on all sides. The addition of a kitchen with porch in 1936 is the only alteration. Today, this structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as park staff quarters. It is not open to the public.

Pt. 1. Southeast Overall View

U.S. National Park Service

Cemetery Lodge contributes to the national significance of the park under NR Criteria A & C. It is associated with early commemorative efforts at Fort Donelson and is part of a designed landscape laid out by the War Department.

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Code: FODO

Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Latitude: 36.48804, Longitude: 87.8472

LCS (List of Classified Structures) : 7169
Legacy NPS Focus Record ID : 440549

Fort Donelson National Battlefield Digital Collection
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Title: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
URL: http://www.civilwar.nps.gov

07/11/2005

01/01/1877 - 12/30/1877

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