Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2012
1. Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery Marker
Since Biblical times when Abraham purchased land to bury his wife Sarah, it has been considered a religious obligation for Jews to set aside land for interring their dead. Often before congregations were established burial societies were formed to perform this sacred act. This site, established by Reform congregation Temple B’nai Israel, is the first burial ground in Columbus for members of the Jewish faith. The first burial was in 1852. Louis Haiman, famous Civil War arms maker for the Confederacy, is interred here as are ancestors of many prominent Columbus families. Jewish burial traditions continue today in the city’s Riverdale Cemetery.Erected 1998 by Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc. and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 32° 28.623′ N, 84° 59.076′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Linwood Boulevard and 7th Avenue. The marker is in the western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Gun (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Dead (about 500 feet away); Brigadier General Henry Lewis Benning (about 600 feet away); Establishment of Memorial Day (about 600 feet away); Linwood Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colored Department of the City Hospital / Doctors and Nurses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winona Cargile Alexander: A Founder of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2012
2. Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2012
3. Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2012
4. Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2012
5. Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
