About this property
The First Burial Ground or Park Street Burial Ground is a historic cemetery on Park Street near Centre Street in Woburn, Massachusetts. Established c. 1646, it is the city's first and oldest cemetery.
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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 04001222. It was listed on November 13, 2004.
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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 First Burial Ground listed on the National Register?
First Burial Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 2004.
What type of historic resource is First Burial Ground?
First Burial Ground is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Burial Ground?
The period of significance for First Burial Ground is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1646.
Can I research the history near First Burial Ground?
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