#0765 Temple Israel Cemetery
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#0765 Temple Israel Cemetery
Plaque information:
The bronze state plaque was a victim of attempted theft, so it was removed for safe keeping. The stone base was carved with the plaque information.Plaque text:
Temple Israel CemeteryThis hallowed ground was donated by Captain Charles M. Weber in 1851 for use as a cemetery by the Jewish community of Stockton. It is the oldest Jewish cemetery in continuous use in California and west of the Rocky Mountains.
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Temple Israel and the Union of American Hebrew Congregation, December 10, 1961.
Registered 8/10/1961