Lafayette Street Cemetery
The Lafayette Street Cemetery, established by the Temple Beth El in 1850, is Michigan's oldest Jewish cemetery. It was originally christened Champlain Street Cemetery of Temple Beth El because Lafayette was formerly known as Champlain Street. With an area of 0.5 acres (2,000 m2), this cemetery is by far the smallest of the three in the district; it is located at the southwest corner of Elmwood Cemetery, on Layfayette.
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