Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

1. Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

Comprising one acre of land, this cemetery was begun in 1879 with the burial of M.A. Levy. Although its name suggests an affiliation with a Hebrew Benevolence Society, there was never a specific organization associated with the cemetery. Several of the city's Jewish citizens are buried here, including two infants who died in the 1880s and merchant Louis Rosenstein. The last burial was that of Pauline Lewin Nussbaum in 1938. Abandoned for many years, the cemetery was restored in 1988 by a boy scout troop from congregation Beth Israel in Houston.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2421.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 29° 41.893′ N, 96° 33.799′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Montezuma Street and Cardinal Lane (Farm to Market Road 806), on the left when traveling west on Montezuma Street. The marker is located in the northest section of the cemetery along Montezuma Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Jacob Scherer (approx. half a mile away); Site of the Camp of Gen. Joaquín Ramírez y Sesma (approx. half a mile away); American Legion Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Walk of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away); Columbus' Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Exum Philip Whitfield (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery Marker is next to a tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

2. The Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery Marker is next to a tree

The entrance to the Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

3. The entrance to the Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery and marker

The Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery entrance gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

4. The Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery entrance gate

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.