Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond

Name: Hebrew Cemetery
Address: 4th and Hospital Street, Richmond, United States

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The Hebrew Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, also known as Hebrew Burying Ground, dates from 1816. This Jewish cemetery, one of the oldest in the United States, was founded in 1816 as successor to the Franklin Street Burial Grounds of 1789. Among those interred here is Josephine Cohen Joel, who was well known in the early 20th century as the founder of Richmond Art Co. Within Hebrew Cemetery is a plot known as the Soldier's Section. It contains the graves of 30 Jewish Confederate soldiers who died in or near Richmond. It is one of only two Jewish military cemeteries outside of the State of Israel. ()

Built: 1816 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 37°33'9"N, 77°25'47"W

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4th and Hospital StreetNorthside (Gilpin)Richmond United States

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Hebrew Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, The National, John Marshall House, The Valentine.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
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0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
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0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
19 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
20 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
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Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
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0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
15 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
22 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.7 miW
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
17 min walk • Museum
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hebrew Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include The Almshouse, Richmond (2 min walk), Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond (3 min walk), Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond (4 min walk), Fifth Street Viaduct, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Hebrew Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hebrew Cemetery:

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J • Lines: 14, 3C (17 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (17 min walk)