Cuba Cemetery

Cuba Cemetery
Location Medbury Ave. opposite Union St., Cuba, New York
Coordinates 42°13′18″N 78°16′10″W / 42.22167°N 78.26944°W / 42.22167; -78.26944Coordinates: 42°13′18″N 78°16′10″W / 42.22167°N 78.26944°W / 42.22167; -78.26944
Area 12.73 acres (5.15 ha)
Built 1841 (1841)
Built by William J. Crawford & Co.; A. Robertson & Sons
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 15000004[1]
Added to NRHP February 12, 2015

Cuba Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at Cuba in Allegany County, New York. It was established in 1841, and later expanded and incorporated neighboring cemeteries. It includes 5,707 total interments as of late 2014 and remains an active burial ground. Located in the cemetery are the Gothic Revival style vault (1914) and McKee mausoleum (1875). Another notable feature is the Green mausoleum (1925).[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/09/15 through 2/13/15. National Park Service. 2015-02-20.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-03-01. Note: This includes Katie Eggers Comeau (December 2014). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Cuba Cemetery" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-03-01. and Accompanying photographs


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