Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Shearith Israel Cemetery
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 1999
1. First Shearith Israel Cemetery Marker
The first cemetery
of the
Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue
Sherith Israel
in the City of New York
1656 – 1833
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.
Location. 40° 42.778′ N, 73° 59.907′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. Marker is on St. James Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: between 47 & 59 St James Place, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States (here, next to this marker); St. James Square (a few steps from this marker); Lin Ze Xu (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimlau Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Americans of Chinese Ancestry (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); PFC Frank Vallone, USMC (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall of St. James’ School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The marker is behind the fence at the cemetery edge.
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . The Hidden Cemeteries of Congregation Shearith Israel. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 2006
2. First Shearith Israel Cemetery
The always-locked cemetery abuts St. James Triangle, a small city park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on November 3, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
