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Amherst West Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Triangle Street in Amherst, Massachusetts. The 4 acres (1.6 ha) cemetery was first laid out in 1730, when the voters of Hadley elected to establish a new burying ground in its eastern precinct.
Amherst West Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Triangle Street in Amherst, Massachusetts. The 4 acres (1.6 ha) cemetery was first laid out in 1730, when the voters of Hadley elected to establish a new burying ground in its eastern precinct.
The West Cemetery is the resting place of many Soldiers from Amherst that fought in the Civil War. Civil War veteran graves are marked with a U.S. flag with “G.A.R” star attached to it. According James A. Smith’s compilation of graves in the West Cemetery, the following Civil War veterans are buried here:
West Cemetery is located on Triangle Street in Amherst Center. Founded in 1737, it was added to the National Historic Register in 2000. West Cemetery is significant to black heritage in Amherst because it is the resting place of African American residents.
In 1730, Hadley residents created West Cemetery, located on a north-south highway division called “the West Street.” The early stages of the cemetery was unplotted and most graves unmarked. Burials faced east and headstones faced west.
Aug 2, 2022 · AMHERST – Renovations at the West Cemetery, the oldest burying ground in Amherst, have begun to reset, repair and assess dozens of headstones, obelisks and monuments with contractors from Ludlow Memorial Company, the town recently announced.
Bob Drinkwater talks about the history of the Amherst West Cemetery while giving a virtual tour of the property.
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- Amherst Media
