Obj. ID: 47816
Jewish Funerary Art New Jewish cemetery in Tokmak, Ukraine
According to ESJF European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative, the exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. It emerged no later than the early 20th century, as the earliest preserved tombstone dates to 1917. Part of the cemetery was demolished around 1950-1960 and later built up with garages. Previously, the cemetery was guarded. According to KSEN, some of the tombstones were removed to the cemetery on Stepna Street. It cannot be found on the maps of the region. The cemetery is not fenced. There are about 50 gravestones. Almost all of the tombstones are unmarked, many of them are broken and turned upside down.
Date of the oldest tombstone: 1917
Date of the latest tombstone: 1997
To reach the cemetery, start at 109, Hoholia street, drive northwest for 50m then turn right. After another 70m you will reach the cemetery.