About this property
The Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery is a historic meeting house and cemetery on Old US 202 (Main Street) and Rindge Common in Rindge, New Hampshire. Built in 1796, it is relatively distinctive in New England as one of few such meeting houses where both civic and religious functions are still accommodated, housing both the town offices and a church congregation. The town's first cemetery, established in 1764, lies to the north of the meetinghouse.
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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 79003791. It was listed on October 4, 1979.
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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 Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery?
Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery?
The period of significance for Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1764.
Can I research the history near Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery?
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