About this property
East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel is a historic cemetery and chapel at 605 Main Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1842, it is the newest and largest cemetery in Williamstown; the two older cemeteries date to the 18th century. It was established at a time when West Lawn Cemetery (established 1766) was in need of expansion, and this site was chosen for the location of a new cemetery. The initial few acres of land were donated by Asahel Foote, who sat on the committee formed to investigate the town's cemetery needs. The cemetery grew in size over the next several decades, reaching a size of about 40 acres (16 ha) by the early 20th century.
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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 00001086. It was listed on September 13, 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 East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel listed on the National Register?
East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 2000.
What type of historic resource is East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel?
East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel?
The period of significance for East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1766.
Can I research the history near East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel?
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