Coming Street Cemetery, Charleston

Name: Coming Street Cemetery
Address: Charleston, United States

#205 among attractions in Charleston

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The Coming Street Cemetery is located at 189 Coming Street, in Charleston, South Carolina. This Jewish cemetery, one of the oldest in the United States was founded in 1762 by Sephardi Jews and is the oldest Jewish burial ground in the South. Burials in the Coming Street Cemetery are now restricted to the few vacancies in the adjacent family plots. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. ()

Built: 1762 (262 years ago)Coordinates: 32°47'23"N, 79°56'34"W

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The Boroughs (Cannonborough - Elliottborough)Charleston United States

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Coming Street Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History offers a journey through time for visitors interested in the ancient life and geological history of the Earth. This museum, situated within the College of Charleston, is a...
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, St. Matthews Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This historic Lutheran church is not only a place of worship but also a point of interest for visitors...
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
12 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
15 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.
0.5 miSE
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
12 min walk • Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning six and one half acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the north side of the square.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Charleston Museum, Charleston
11 min walk • The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
0.7 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
19 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.
0.5 miSE
Universities and schools
College of Charleston, Charleston
13 min walk • The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Gov. William Aiken House, Charleston
13 min walk • The Gov. William Aiken House was built in 1820 at 48 Elizabeth Street, in the Wraggborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. Despite being known for its association with Gov. William Aiken, the house was built by John Robinson after he bought several lots in Mazyck-Wraggborough in 1817.
0.5 miS
Park
Cannon Park, Charleston
13 min walk • Cannon Park is a 2.7 acre public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina. It is bound to the north by Calhoun St. and to the south by Bennett St. To the east and west are Rutledge Ave. and Ashley Ave. respectively.
~740 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Baptist Church, Charleston
4 min walk • Central Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 26 Radcliffe Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The Central Baptist Church was completed in 1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and constructed entirely by African-Americans.

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Which popular attractions are close to Coming Street Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Central Baptist Church, Charleston (4 min walk), PULP Gallery and Bookstore, Charleston (5 min walk), PURE Theatre, Charleston (6 min walk), Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston (7 min walk).