Old Urban Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Old Urban Cemetery

Aguadilla, Aguadilla County, Puerto Rico
Listed
January 2, 1985
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
85000042

About this property

Old Urban Cemetery, also known as Cementerio Municipal, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is a cemetery with burials dating back to 1813 or 1814. Near the town of Aguadilla's north entrance, it spreads between the beach and the foot of the mountain and is enclosed by mortar and stone walls. It is located at the foot of Cuesta Vieja, a sector of Aguadilla barrio-pueblo.

Location

Aguadilla, Aguadilla County, Puerto Rico
18.44176, -67.15062

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 85000042. It was listed on January 2, 1985.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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0.7 mi
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0.8 mi
Residence Lopez
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1 mi

Nearby Battles

Taino Guerrilla War Western Puerto Rico 1511
1511Colonial
6.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Old Urban Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Old Urban Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Old Urban Cemetery?

Old Urban Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Urban Cemetery?

The period of significance for Old Urban Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1813.

Can I research the history near Old Urban Cemetery?

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