Mikveh Israel Cemetery (Federal Street Burial Ground)

The Mikveh Israel Cemetery at 11th and Federal Streets is known as the Federal Street Burial Ground and is located in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of South Philadelphia. It was first called Beth Hahayim (Hebrew: בית החיים‎). It is one of three cemeteries belonging to Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia's oldest synagogue. The cemetery was deeded to Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel on December 30, 1841. The American Legion, and other local veterans and civic groups held Memorial Day observances for veterans at the cemetery in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Mikveh Israel Cemetery (Federal Street Burial Ground)

The Mikveh Israel Cemetery at 11th and Federal Streets is known as the Federal Street Burial Ground and is located in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of South Philadelphia. It was first called Beth Hahayim (Hebrew: בית החיים‎). It is one of three cemeteries belonging to Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia's oldest synagogue. The cemetery was deeded to Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel on December 30, 1841. The American Legion, and other local veterans and civic groups held Memorial Day observances for veterans at the cemetery in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.