First Shearith Israel Graveyard is a historic Jewish cemetery located in New York, New York. Established in 1683, it is the only surviving 17th-century structure in Manhattan and the oldest cemetery of the three owned by the Congregation Shearith Israel in North America.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 17, 1980, the First Shearith Israel Graveyard holds significant historical importance as a testament to the early Jewish presence in New York City. Situated within the county of New York, the cemetery remains a poignant reminder of the city's rich cultural heritage.
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