Remeniny Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Slovakia
Region
Presov
District
Remeniny
Settlement
Remeniny
Site address
Starting at the Coop Jednota on road #3640, head northeast and take the second right. Proceed down the road for approximately 600 metres until reaching Remeniny 111 (094 31). The cemetery is located 250 metres into the field to the right.
GPS coordinates
49.032283, 21.552193
Perimeter length
57 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is surrounded by a 2 metre tall concrete fence.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is well-maintained.
Number of existing gravestones
15
Date of oldest tombstone
1940 (the oldest found by ESJF).
Date of newest tombstone
1980 (the newest found by ESJF).
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
The exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. However, given the oldest preserved tombstone dates to 1930, it can be inferred it was already in use in the first half of the 20th century. According to the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), in 2009, the site contained up to 20 tombstones dating to the 20th century.
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