West Cemetery

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Triangle St
Amherst, MA 01002

West Cemetery in Amherst, MA, is a historic burial ground that serves as a significant landmark within the community. It is part of the town's efforts to preserve local history and provide residents with access to important cultural sites.

The cemetery is included in the town's comprehensive mapping and property information resources, reflecting Amherst's commitment to maintaining its heritage and facilitating community engagement. Visitors can explore the cemetery's records and learn about the area's historical significance through various available resources.

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4.05 reviews
Mark R.
7/24/2012

If you're into attempting to connect with the American past, this cemetery is a place you need to visit when you're in town. One of America's greatest poets, Emily Dickinson, is laid to rest...

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Holly W.
8/8/2024

The 41st Annual Emily Dickinson Poetry walk lead us to West Cemetery. The stroll starts at the Dickinson's residence with a few stops on the walk through the town to the cemetery. It is held...

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Tricia B.
5/18/2022

Watch your GPS approaching this cemetery, because the entrance is quickly there and gone. I'm not sure if there's parking anywhere in back, but no one seemed to mind my brazen approach of driving...

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Stephen P.
2/19/2009

Placed on the National Historic Register at the turn of the century, this cemetery is the final resting place of poet Emily Dickinson... Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for...

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Jack M.
11/21/2011

Spooky! Old! Unkempt! From the 1700s! I never knew this old cemetery was here! It's buried behind the stores on Main Street. Old and forgotten, this crumbling bit of history still clings to...

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