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Old Churchyard Cemetery

Cheshire, Massachusetts • Berkshire County

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About This Property

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The Old Churchyard Cemetery in Cheshire, Massachusetts, is a historic burial ground containing the remains of early settlers and community members. Its aged headstones and landscape offer a tangible link to the town's formative years and the lives of its original inhabitants.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
4/16/2012
Other Names
Jenks Road Cemetery, Stafford Hill Cemetery; Chs.803

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Art; Exploration/Settlement; Social History
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad; 1750 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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