About this property
Forest Glade Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Set on 22 acres (8.9 ha) on Maple Street, it is a good example of the popular mid-19th century rural cemetery movement. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, and the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in 2021.
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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 100000476. It was listed on January 17, 2017.
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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 Forest Glade Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Forest Glade Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Forest Glade Cemetery?
Forest Glade Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forest Glade Cemetery?
The period of significance for Forest Glade Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Forest Glade 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 Forest Glade Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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