Franklin Street Burying Grounds

Reconsecration

of the

Franklin Street

Burying Grounds

The first Jewish

Cemetery in Virginia

Founded 1791

Commemorating

the 300th anniversary

of the first permanent

Jewish settlement

in the United States

This memorial erected by

Congregation Beth Ahabah

Richmond, Virginia

Unveiling April 24, 1955

Rededication services

under auspices

Richmond Tercentenary Committee

of the

Richmond Jewish Community Council

Marker is at the intersection of ...