National Register of Historic Places

Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District

East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
Listed
April 18, 1993
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
93000289

About this property

The Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District encompasses part of the town center of East Hartford, Connecticut. Although it was founded in the mid-17th century, it is now dominated by architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Center Cemetery is the town's oldest surviving property, and includes the grave of William Pitkin, a colonial governor. The district, including portions of Main Street and Central Avenue, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
41.76844, -72.64057

Categories

ARTEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District listed on the National Register?

Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District?

Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District?

The period of significance for Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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