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CityPhiladelphiaStatePA

Historical NameMikveh Israel Cemetery

Year Built1740
Building TypeCemetery

AddressSpruce and Darien

Current NameMikveh Israel Cemetery

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ListingNational Shrine, 1956

DescriptionThe Mikveh Israel Cemetery, founded 1740, on the corner of Spruce and Darien, is still in

possession of the congregation, was declared a National Shrine in 1956. The last burial was in

1972. Thirty-three Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in this cemetery.

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