Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia

Name: Mikveh Israel Cemetery
Address: Spruce St. between Eighth and Ninth sts., Philadelphia, United States
Telephone: +1 215-922-5446

#57 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740. A number of outstanding patriots, pioneers, and other notables of the Jewish faith who made important contributions to the history and freedom of America during the Colonial and Revolutionary period were interred here, and for this reason, in 1959, by an act of Congress, the burial ground was designated as a unit of the Independence National Historical Park, while continuing to be maintained by the sponsoring Congregation Mikveh Israel. The cemetery was certified by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, and in 1971, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1740 (284 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'46"N, 75°9'21"W

Address

Spruce St. between Eighth and Ninth sts.Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

Contact

+1 215-922-5446

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Mikveh Israel Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Musical Fund Hall, Walnut Street Theatre, Forrest Theatre.

~1580 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
~300 ftNE
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
~880 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.
~1400 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
~920 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, is a war memorial located within Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1530 ftW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1350 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Library
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...
~1010 ftE
Park, Historical place, Playground
Washington Square, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Washington Square is a 6.4 acres open-space park in Center City, Philadelphia, The southeast quadrant and one of the five original planned squares laid out on the city grid by William Penn's surveyor, Thomas Holme.
~1570 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Old Federal Reserve Bank Building is a historic bank building located at 925 Chestnut Street on the corner of S. 10th Street in the Market East neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1330 ftNE
Square, Architecture
The Curtis Center, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century.
~1490 ftSE
Church, Historical place
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mikveh Israel Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia (2 min walk), William Strickland Row, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Portico Row, Philadelphia (4 min walk), The St. James, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Mikveh Israel Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mikveh Israel Cemetery:

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (3 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (4 min walk)

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (3 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (9 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (13 min walk)
Suburban Station (22 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (18 min walk)