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JEWISH
CEMETERIES IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
CORPUS CHRISTI: (Nueces County)
Temple Beth El Synagogue
Hebrew Rest Cemetery,
Section # 10404
at Brownlee and Laredo Streets
Jewish burial Established: 1875
First burial: Helena Henry, died in 1878 (read below).
Temple Beth El, historical marker
Section #10404 is owned and managed by
Congregation Beth
Israel of Corpus Christi
Cemetery Guidelines:
here!
Last updated: July 17, 2020
Please update us!
Texas Historical Sites Marker Year: 1981.
Marker Text:
see
source
"This burial ground was established in 1875
to serve the pioneer Jewish settlers of Corpus Christi, 55
years before the formal organization of a
Jewish
congregation in the area.
Earlier burials had been in the nearest Jewish cemetery,
located at Gonzales (140 miles north).
This land was deeded by Captain Richard King, founder
of the noted King Ranch.
David Hirsch and Emmanuel Morris, who
acted as trustees for the Hebrew Benevolent
Association, organized the cemetery. Both are buried
here. The earliest marked grave is that of Helena
Henry, who died in 1878, the infant
daughter of Paul and Frederika Henry.
Also buried at this site are all the members of the Richman
Family, victims of a destructive 1919 hurricane.
Prominent early residents of Corpus Christi interred here
include grocer Julius Henry, who served as city alderman and
postmaster; business and civic leaders Charles and Sarah H.
Weil; civil war veteran and merchant M. Lichtenstein; and
Simon Gugenheim, a successful area business and
philanthropist.
In 1961 Temple Beth El assumed control of the
cemetery. Still in use, it reflects the proud
heritage of the area's Jewish community." See
photos and Texas Historical Marker # 2424
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Currently (July 2020), Congregation Beth Israel (Reform), is a
union of Temple Beth El & B'nai Israel Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue
B'nai Israel Section at Seaside Cemetery
# 10405
at 255 Roberts St.
First
Jewish burial: 1946
Congregation Beth Israel of Corpus Christi, controls the
practices and procedures. See
here!
Last updated: July 17, 2020
Please update us!
Temple Beth Israel Synagogue
Temple Beth El Section at Seaside Cemetery
# 10406
at 255 Roberts St.
First
Jewish burial: 1953
Synagogue's website:
http://bethisraelcc.com/
Congregation Beth Israel of Corpus Christi, controls the
practices and procedures. See
here!
Last updated: July 17, 2020
Please update us!
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CBI - Congregation Beth Israel of Corpus Christi
Cemetery information:
here!
Website:
http://bethisraelcc.com/
"Funeral and burial services at both Seaside
Memorial Park and the historic Hebrew Rest Cemetery.
Pre-need arrangements can be made by contacting the CBI
office".
Last updated: June 24, 2020
Please update us!
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Hebrew Rest Cemetery of Corpus Christi
313 S Brownlee Blvd,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
Section #10404 is owned and managed by
Congregation Beth
Israel of Corpus Christi
Cemetery Guidelines:
here!
Read History and Marker Text:
here!
Last updated: July 19, 2020
Please update us!
Seaside Memorial Park
4357 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: 361-992-9411
Website:
https://www.seasidefuneral.com/
In Jewish sections #'s 10405, 10406, Congregation Beth
Israel of Corpus Christi, controls the practices and
procedures. See
here!
Last updated: July 17, 2020
Please update us!
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Sources and External Links:
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International Jewish Cemetery Project - Corpus Christi
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Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas - by Find A
Grave
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Texas Historical Marker: Hebrew Rest Cemetery Corpus
Christi
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Hebrew Rest Cemetery Corpus Christi, Flicker
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Cemeteries in Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi's Temple Beth El Sisterhood sold cookbook
as fundraiser in 1951 - by Allison Ehrlich, November 8,
2018
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