About this property
The Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Silvermine Road in Middletown, Connecticut. Founded in 1878, it served as the burying ground for patients of the Connecticut General Hospital for the Insane until 1957. Its design and layout are reflective of institutional cemetery practices of the period, with uniform numbered grave markers in a modestly landscaped setting. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100002718. It was listed on August 2, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery?
Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery?
The period of significance for Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
Can I research the history near Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery?
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