Shearith Israel Cemetery: at N Alabama and Barfield Lane, 1937. Across the road from Wharton County Jr. College, the active cemetery was established in 1937. Contact Larry Wadler (409)532-1037 home, (409)532-3871 office. Cemetery is used by Shearith Israel Congregation and serves the towns of Wharton, Bay City, El Campo, Edna, East Bernard, Palacios and Boling. Wharton is about 50 miles southwest of Houston. Source: Meyer Denn This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.