Mechanic Street Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Mechanic Street Cemetery

Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 25, 2002
Type
Site
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
02000632

About this property

The Mechanic Street Cemetery is a historic early cemetery on Mechanic Street in Westfield, Massachusetts. The 4-acre (1.6 ha) cemetery is the city's oldest, with the oldest documented grave dating to 1683. It was used as a burying ground until the late 19th century, although its use began to decline in the middle of the century, with the advent of the popular rural cemetery movement, which was reflected in Westfield with the establishment of the new Pine Hill Cemetery in 1842. No burials were recorded in the 20th century. Although the cemetery has been subjected to some maintenance work, it continues to suffer the effects of vandalism and weather. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Location

Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
42.12341, -72.74438

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Sources

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When was Mechanic Street Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Mechanic Street Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Mechanic Street Cemetery?

Mechanic Street Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mechanic Street Cemetery?

The period of significance for Mechanic Street Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1683.

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