FIRST JEWISH SITE IN LOS ANGELES
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N 34° 04.186 W 118° 14.505
11S E 385417 N 3770587
FIRST JEWISH SITE IN LOS ANGELES
Waymark Code: WM4K5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member GeoCraig
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The Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles (1854), first charitable organization in the city, acquired this site from the city council by deed of April 9, 1855. This purchase of a sacred burial ground represented the first organized community effort by the pioneer Jewish settlers.  The plaque is located between the US Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center and Dodger Stadium.

  

Marker Number: 822.00

Marker Name: FIRST JEWISH SITE IN LOS ANGELES

County: Los Angeles

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 09/29/1968

Location:
Chavez Ravine, behind US Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, 800 W Lilac Terrace near Lookout Dr, Los Angeles

Website: Not listed
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