About this property
Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Established in 1668, it is the city's oldest historic site. It has more than 4,000 marked graves with an estimated further 3,000 burials in unmarked plots.
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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 73000112. It was listed on December 12, 1973.
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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 Eastern Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Eastern Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Eastern Cemetery?
Eastern Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eastern Cemetery?
The period of significance for Eastern Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1668.
Can I research the history near Eastern Cemetery?
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