Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Jewish Cemetery
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
1. The Jewish Cemetery Marker
The earliest known Jewish settler in the Alexandria-Pineville area was Henry Michael Hyams, whose name appears in the 1830 census. The earliest grave marker identifiable on this site tells that Augusta Bernstein, daughter of Samuel Bernstein, was buried here after her death on September 19, 1852. At least six other early burials were of victims of the 1853 yellow fever epidemic. The Hebrew Benevolent Association of Rapides, also known as Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim, was chartered October 2, 1859. First officers were Isaac Levy, president; Henry Greenwood, vice-president; Julius Levin, secretary; M. Steinfels, treasurer; and B. Weiss, M.L. Wagner and A. Sterne, directors. According to a re-recorded deed, land for this cemetery was sold to this association on January 15, 1861 by Bertha Mitchell Weinberg, Henry Klotz and Samuel Bernstein.Erected by Jewish Welfare Federation of Central Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1921.
Location.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
2. The Jewish Cemetery Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 300 Block Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Block of Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Olivet Chapel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Olivet Cemetery and Chapel (about 500 feet away); Pineville #3 (about 500 feet away); Rapides Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Pineville #2 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pineville #4 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
3. The Jewish Cemetery
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh
4. The Jewish Cemetery entrance gate
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
