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4914 2127,  211.2 miles ENE of Bratislava.

 

(NEW): US Commission No. SLCE000033

Kurima (new) is located E of Bardejov. The isolated suburban hillside cemetery has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all with no wall or gate. 1-20 20th century tombstones are in original locations. Site is used for waste dump or abandoned [unclear]. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Private visitors stop rarely. Vegetation is a very serious threat disturbing stones.

 

(OLD):  US Commission No. SLCE000034

The flat urban isolated cemetery location has no sign or marker. Reached by crossing private garden, access is open to all via a fence and a locking gate. 1-20 19th century sandstone flat shaped tombstones with Hebrew inscriptions are in original locations. Private individuals own the property used for a garden. Adjacent properties are gardens. Private visitors stop rarely. Private individuals occasionally clean and clear vegetation. There are no threats.

 

UPDATE: One of the cemeteries has 80 graves. Contact: Bobby Furst at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., but currently she has no additional information. [October 2002]

 

January 2009:

Map of Village

Village Kurima

Erb Kurima Address: Phone:
00 421 54 739 11 31,739 13 24,
Obecný úrad Fax: 00 421 54 739 13 24
Klepár 1 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
086 12 Kurima
SLOVAKIA
Web: www.kurima.eu kurima.e-obce.sk

Region: Prešovský
District: Bardejov
Micro region: Horný Šariš
Inhabitants: 1091
Area: 1589 ha
First paper reference: in year 1270
Mayor: Ján Bartoš