Hirsch Community Jewish Cemetery
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kjohn73
N 49° 10.501 W 102° 38.649
13U E 671701 N 5449583
A non-active cemetery in southern Saskatchewan.
Waymark Code: WM875M
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 02/11/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Max Cacher
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In 1892, a Jewish colony was established in the nearby village of Hirsch, along what is now Provincial Highway 18, running east and west. Located approx. 12 kms east of Bienfait, the little cemetery has been designated as an historic site, burials are no longer allowed. An interesting read about early Jewish colonization in Saskatchewan can be found here: (visit link)
and more can be read of Hirsch here:
(visit link)

The cemetery has approx. 50 graves, and appears to be very well maintained. Situated in the RM of Coalfields #4, NW 32-02-05 W2.

Links to photos of several of the graves can be found here:
(visit link)
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Hirsch, Saskatchewan. R.M. of Coalfields #4

Approximate number of graves: 50 by 1970

Cemetery Status: Inactive Maintained

Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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