Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia
About Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery
Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery is a jewish cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The grounds sit at about 187 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 3 notable people buried here, including Leopold Karpeles, Phineas Mendel Heilprin and Minnie Lansburgh Goldsmith. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 529416. The nearest funeral home we know of is Frazier Mason Memorial Funeral Home in Washington, about 1.3 mi away. It is one of 44 cemeteries we list in District of Columbia, and 137 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. The oldest recorded cemetery in District of Columbia dates to 1852. 14 of the 44 listings in District of Columbia have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery
Among them: 1 Medal of Honor recipient.
- Leopold Karpeles1838-1909United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
- Phineas Mendel Heilprin1801-1863American Jewish scholar
- Minnie Lansburgh Goldsmith1871-1971Jewish philanthropist in Washington DC
People whose Wikidata entry gives Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.
Map
38.84729, -76.98512
What Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
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Funeral homes near Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery
- Frazier Mason Memorial Funeral Home1.3 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 678-7700
- D L McLeughlin Funeral Service1.3 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 889-7111
- Ridley Funeral Estab.Inc1.4 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 859-3998
- Stewart Funeral Home, DC1.7 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 399-3600
- Global Funeral Services LLC1.9 miFuneral home · Washington · (240) 723-4597
- Mc Laughlin Funeral Home2.0 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 889-7111
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery located?
Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery is at 1380 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 in District of Columbia. GPS coordinates: 38.84729, -76.98512.
What are the visiting hours of Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery?
The recorded hours are: Su-Fr 08:00-16:00. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery at (202) 562-1807.
Is Washington Hebrew Congregation Cemetery a Jewish cemetery?
Our records list a Jewish affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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