It is a National Register of Historic Places listed place since 1992, and is significant as one of the most intact historic sites associated with the growth of the African-American community of Vicksburg.

[4] The 52 acres (21 ha) of land for the cemetery was purchased by Harvey and Lucy Shannon for US $1000.

[4] Beulah Cemetery is abutting the Vicksburg National Military Park.

[4] The back of the cemetery was known as "paupers field", a place for the burial of unknown, or indigent people.

[4] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.