About this property
Hillside Cemetery, also known as the North Burying Ground, is a historic cemetery on Depot and Nutting Roads in Westford, Massachusetts. The cemetery was established in 1753, and is the burial site of a number of people important in local history. It contains approximately 300 burials, and continues in active use.
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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 05001373. It was listed on December 6, 2005.
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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 Hillside Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Hillside Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Hillside Cemetery?
Hillside Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hillside Cemetery?
The period of significance for Hillside Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Hillside Cemetery?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Hillside Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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