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Jodensavanna Cemetery

ID

SUR-064
Place
Jodensavanna
Address
Location
5°25'50.3"N 54°58'54.7"W
Size (m2)
7,200
Denomination
Jewish

Owner

Jewish community

In use

1685

Out of use

1873

Still exists

Yes

Information

Referred to in the archives as 'beth-ahaim da savanna ["cemetery of the savanna"]

Cassipora Creek Cemetery

ID

SUR-065
Place
Cassipora
Address
Location
5°24'39.6"N 54°58'43.2"W
Size (m2)
5,600
Denomination
Jewish

Owner

Jewish community

In use

1666

Out of use

1873

Still exists

Yes

Information

Not accessible. Referred to in the archives as 'beth-ahaim vehlo (da savanna)' ["Old cemetery (of the savannah)"]

Creole Cemetery

ID

SUR-066
Place
Jodensavanne
Address
Location
5°25'55.7"N 54°58'50.2"W
Size (m2)
3,500
Denomination

Owner

In use

1860

Out of use

1959

Still exists

Yes

Information

Also known als "Nengre Berpe" (Negro Cemetery). The oldest known grave is dated 1860, the cemetery is probably older.