About this property
Old North Cemetery is a historic cemetery on North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire. Established in 1730, it is the city's oldest cemetery. Franklin Pierce, fourteenth president of the United States, is buried in the cemetery, as are his wife Jane and two of his three sons. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 2008. The cemetery continues to accept new burials.
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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 08001031. It was listed on November 9, 2008.
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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 Old North Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Old North Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Old North Cemetery?
Old North Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old North Cemetery?
The period of significance for Old North Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1730.
Can I research the history near Old North 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 Old North Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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