Mechanic Street Cemetery

Mechanic Street Cemetery

Mechanic Street Cemetery (Old Burying Ground)
Location Westfield, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°7′23″N 72°44′41″W / 42.12306°N 72.74472°W / 42.12306; -72.74472Coordinates: 42°7′23″N 72°44′41″W / 42.12306°N 72.74472°W / 42.12306; -72.74472
Built 1677
Architect multiple
NRHP Reference #

02000632

[1]
Added to NRHP June 26, 2002

Mechanic Street Cemetery is a historic colonial cemetery on Mechanic Street in Westfield, Massachusetts. The 4-acre (1.6 ha) cemetery is the city's oldest, with the oldest documented grave dating to 1683. It was used as a burying ground until the late 19th century, although its use began to decline in the middle of the century, with the advent of the popular rural cemetery movement, which was reflected in Westfield with the establishment of the new Pine Hill Cemetery in 1842. No burials were recorded in the 20th century. Although the cemetery has been subjected to some maintenance work, it continues to suffer the effects of vandalism and weather.[2] The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Mechanic Street Cemetery". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-07.


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