Franklin Street Jewish Burying Ground
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Franklin Street Jewish Burying Ground

Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA

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  • Get directions 2009 E Franklin Street
    Richmond, Virginia 23223 United States
    Coordinates: 37.53210, -77.42453
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Franklin Street Burying Ground was the first Jewish Cemetery in Virginia, established in 1791 by Isaiah Isaacs as a cemetery for the Richmond Jewish community. The rapid growth of the community led to the abandonment of the cemetery in 1817, for the one located on Fourth Street. After several bodies were removed to the new cemetery, the remaining stones were laid flat and covered with earth. The ground formerly about 4 feet below grade of the street was filled to its present level. For over 30 years, a coal and wood dealer used the property, rent free. A bill-board stood in front of it and carts, lumber and trash were stored there. In 1856, members of the Congregation Beth Shalome called attention to its bad condition. In 1908, Capt. E.J. Levy, secretary of the Cemetery Board, made a motion to reclaim the burying ground. Numerous private subscriptions enabled the erection of a solid concrete wall with an iron railing on top and a 7-foot iron fence on the street front. On Sep 21, 1909, Rabbi E.N. Calisch, in the presence of a reverent audience, performed the ceremony of reconsecration of the cemetery.



Richmond City, VA GIS Parcel ID: E0000191008

Owner: Hebrew Cemetery Co Of Richmond

Acreage: 0.093



Franklin Street Burying Ground was the first Jewish Cemetery in Virginia, established in 1791 by Isaiah Isaacs as a cemetery for the Richmond Jewish community. The rapid growth of the community led to the abandonment of the cemetery in 1817, for the one located on Fourth Street. After several bodies were removed to the new cemetery, the remaining stones were laid flat and covered with earth. The ground formerly about 4 feet below grade of the street was filled to its present level. For over 30 years, a coal and wood dealer used the property, rent free. A bill-board stood in front of it and carts, lumber and trash were stored there. In 1856, members of the Congregation Beth Shalome called attention to its bad condition. In 1908, Capt. E.J. Levy, secretary of the Cemetery Board, made a motion to reclaim the burying ground. Numerous private subscriptions enabled the erection of a solid concrete wall with an iron railing on top and a 7-foot iron fence on the street front. On Sep 21, 1909, Rabbi E.N. Calisch, in the presence of a reverent audience, performed the ceremony of reconsecration of the cemetery.



Richmond City, VA GIS Parcel ID: E0000191008

Owner: Hebrew Cemetery Co Of Richmond

Acreage: 0.093



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