Location: Sections 12, 12A and 12B (12B is located near the rear of the cemetery) within Rose Hill Memorial Park, 3653 W. Market St; west of Summit Mall at the junction of Smith Rd. and W. Market St. (Rt 18)

Contact:  Jewish Community Board of Akron
                  750 White Pond Dr.
                  Akron, Oh 44320
                           OR
                  Rose Hill Burial Park & Mausoleum
                  3535 Medina Rd
                  Akron, Oh 44333
                  330-666-3089

History:Temple Israel is the oldest Jewish Congregation in Akron, having been established in 1865 under the name Akron Hebrew Association. The earliest burial ground established by this group is found in section 18 of Glendale Cemetery. Later, the Congregation established a burial ground in section 12 and 12A of Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Submitted by Judy Anne Davis - Cemeteries Chair

The Summit County Chapter, OGS is always looking for new information on our county's lost or forgotten cemeteries. If you have questions or information on this cemetery please send e-mail to the Chapter at:  summitogs@yahoo.com
 
 

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    Akron OH 44309-2232

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