Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mikveh Israel Cemetery
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 39° 56.754′ N, 75° 9.342′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Spruce Street between Schell and Darien Sts.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Mikveh Israel Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Cemetery of the Congregation Mikve Israel (here, next to this marker); Haym Salomon (a few steps from this marker); On This Site (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Bonaparte (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named On This Site (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named On This Site (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.