About this property
Amherst West Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Triangle Street in Amherst, Massachusetts. The 4-acre (1.6 ha) cemetery was first laid out in 1730, when the voters of Hadley elected to establish a new burying ground in its eastern precinct. When the area was separated as Amherst in 1786, the property was taken over by the newly established town. In addition to being the burial site of many of Amherst's early settlers and American Civil War veterans (both white and African American), it is also the burial site of members of the Dickinson family, most notably the poet Emily Dickinson. Their family plot is set off from the rest of the cemetery by a wrought iron fence.
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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 00000534. It was listed on May 25, 2000.
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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 Amherst West Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Amherst West Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Amherst West Cemetery?
Amherst West Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Amherst West Cemetery?
The period of significance for Amherst West Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1730.
Can I research the history near Amherst West Cemetery?
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