About this property
The Little Neck Cemetery is a historic cemetery off Read Street in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The cemetery was founded in 1655, when the area was part of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest colonial cemeteries in Rhode Island. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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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 80000100. It was listed on November 28, 1980.
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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 Little Neck Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Little Neck Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Little Neck Cemetery?
Little Neck Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Little Neck Cemetery?
The period of significance for Little Neck Cemetery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1655.
Can I research the history near Little Neck 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 Little Neck Cemetery will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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