Jüdischer Friedhof Eilendorf, Aachen
Facts and practical information
The Eilendorf Jewish Cemetery is located in the Eilendorf district of the city of Aachen in the Aachen city region.
The Jewish cemetery was occupied from before 1860 until 1935. There are still 15 gravestones, a grave border and a memorial slab. The cemetery Am Bayerhaus used to belong to the city of Stolberg. It is located at the edge of the city limits. It is cared for by the city of Aachen, which is also the owner of the cemetery property.
The names of the people buried there have been preserved on the 15 tombstones and one grave border.
On the left side seven persons were buried, namely: Jackob Gottschalk, d. 1935, Helene Katz née Salmang, * 27 June 1854; d. 9 March 1920, Meyer Katz, * 19 August 1850; d. 25 November 1923, Mrs. Andreas Wallach née Menken * 18 January 1857; d. 5 May 1924, Moses Salmang, d. 18 November 1898, Salomon Salmang, * 19 October 1819; d. 24 February 1900, Mrs. Menken, d. 22 November 1875.
There is also a memorial plaque on the left side with the inscription: "In memory of Henriette Weisbecker née Katz born in Eilendorf 29.12.1893 deported to Theresienstadt 25.7.1942".
On the right side nine persons were buried, namely: Karoline Herz née Menken, * 18 December 1859; d. 14 February 1925, Andreas Wallach, 27 June 1851; d. 26 February 1905, Jetta Menken née Weil, * 8 July 1832; d. 16 May 1906, Sibilla Salmang née Marx, * 14 November 1831; d. 16. May 1906, Emma Herz, * December 25, 1895; d. December 20, 1918, Salomon Salmang, d. December 8, 1886 at age 60, Isack Menken, d. April 18, 1891 at age 66, Sophie Salmang née Marx; d. 1865 at age 78, Aron Salmang, d. 1860 at age 91.
The gravestones and the settings are made of local bluestone. The cemetery is about 30 × 15 meters and today it is overgrown with grass and surrounded by a hedge.
Stadtbezirk Aachen-BrandAachen
Jüdischer Friedhof Eilendorf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Carolus Thermen, Hirsch Center Aachen, Zinkhütter Hof, Welsche Mühle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Jüdischer Friedhof Eilendorf by public transport?
Bus
- Eilendorf Bayerhaus • Lines: 12, 22, N 8 (4 min walk)
- Sebastianusweg • Lines: 12, 22, N 8 (7 min walk)