About this property
Washington Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. The cemetery was laid out in 1832 and the entry is distinguished by a handsome cast iron arch dating from the 1840s / 1850s. It contains about 2,200 burials dating from 1832 to the 1950s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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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 02000616. It was listed on June 3, 2002.
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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 Washington Street Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Washington Street Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Washington Street Cemetery?
Washington Street Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington Street Cemetery?
The period of significance for Washington Street Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.
Can I research the history near Washington Street Cemetery?
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