Jewish population in 1919 was 700. Source: "Directory of Jewish Local Organizations in the United States", pp. 330-583. American Jewish Year Book 5680 (September 25, 1919 to Sept. 12, 1920); Volume 21. Edited by Harry Schneiderman for the American Jewish Committee Submitted by Alan Hirschfeld.
Adas Israel Cemetery: {10205} On Old Baltimore Pike, the cemetery is Orthodox and has about 50 graves from the 1910-1920 era. Names include as Levin, Finkelstein, Miller and Abrahmson. Source: Aaron Roetenberg, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Beth Israel Cemetery: Source: "Directory of Jewish Local Organizations in the United States", pp. 330-583. American Jewish Year Book 5680 (September 25, 1919 to Sept. 12, 1920); Volume 21. Edited by Harry Schneiderman for the American Jewish Committee Submitted by Alan Hirschfeld. Hebrew Reformed Congregation Cemetery: {10204} On George Street before Jackson around the 900 block, the cemetery has about 20 or thereabouts graves dating in the 1800's. Source Aaron Roetenberg, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Prospect Hill Cemetery: {10252} 700 N. George St. Section 5 is the Jewish section. Source: Aaron Roetenberg, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mt. Rose Cemetery: 1502 Mt. Rose Ave. 717-845-6618. Mt Rose has a few Jewish interments but nothing notable. Source: Aaron Roetenberg, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ohev Sholom Cemetery:
South Hill Hebrew Cemetery: {10203} Located on Old Baltimore Pike, next to South Hill. The Jewish-only graves date back to at least early 1900's. The site is in excellent condition. Contact Geiple and Heffner, Funeral Directors, who conduct most Jewish burials and are very cooperative. Source: Aaron Roetenberg, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.