About this property
Milton Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 211 Centre Street in Milton, Massachusetts. Established in 1672, it is the town's only municipal burying ground. There are three distinct sections to its 102-acre (41 ha) grounds: the original burying ground, a tract of 3 acres (1.2 ha) which was in use between 1672 and 1854, a "new" section, laid out in 1854 in the rural cemetery style which was fashionable in the 19th century, and a "modern" section, established in 1945. It was founded in 1672 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 04000537. It was listed on June 1, 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 Milton Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Milton Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Milton Cemetery?
Milton Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Milton Cemetery?
The period of significance for Milton Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1672.
Can I research the history near Milton Cemetery?
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