Touro Cemetery
The second oldest Jewish graveyard in the U.S. is tiny, with connections to George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

šŸ“œ Historic Jewish cemetery, second oldest in the U.S.
šŸ” Connected to George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a site of early religious tolerance
šŸ“œ Read Washington's famous letter
šŸš¶ Easy to view from the street

Why Avoid

šŸ”’ Cemetery gates usually locked
šŸ’¤ Small plot with only 39 graves

Tips

šŸš¶ Visit nearby Touro Synagogue, oldest in the U.S.
šŸ“– Bring Longfellow's poem for an impromptu reading

šŸ“ Address

10 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840, United States

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