About this property
Brookfield Cemetery is an historic cemetery on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) on the west side of Brookfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1714, it is the town's only cemetery. It consequently holds the burials of many of Brookfield's founders and leading citizens, from the 18th century to the present, including those of neighboring towns that were once a part of Brookfield. The 43-acre (17 ha) cemetery has about 10,000 marked graves. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 03000384. It was listed on May 8, 2003.
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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 Brookfield Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Brookfield Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Brookfield Cemetery?
Brookfield Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brookfield Cemetery?
The period of significance for Brookfield Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Brookfield Cemetery?
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