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CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Czech Republic: Former Bohemia and Moravia--Czechoslovakia


THE CEMETERIES K

KAADEN: (German) see KADAN I and II
KACOV: (German: Katzow) used the cemetery at Uhlirske Janovice

KADAN: (I) US Commission No. CZCE000241
Alternate names (German): Kaaden. Town is in Bohemia-Chomutov at 50º23' 13º16', 14 km SW of Chomutov and 32 km ENE of Karlovy Vary. Old cemetery is 0.7 km NE of town in Hrbitovni Street. Present population is 5000-25,000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was the 16th century. 1930 Jewish population was 116. A medieval Jewish community was banished in 1520 and new community banished in 1650. Modern congregation was founded in 1874. Nazis expelled Jews in 1938. Jewish cemetery originated in 1884 with last known Conservative or Reform/Progressive Jewish burial about 1925. Zdar (Ger: Saar), 12 km away, used this unlandmarked cemetery. The suburban hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and fence and locking gate. 1-20 tombstones, not in original locations and none toppled or broken, are unusually shaped or common gravestones. Nazis used stones as building material; several bases of assembled tombstones lie near the cemetery plot. The cemetery contains no known mass graves or structures. The cemetery property is used for small allotment gardens. Adjacent properties are recreational, road, and an overgrown pool. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Foreign Jewish visitors visit the cemetery rarely. Vandalism occurred prior to World War II (demolished by Nazis in 1938) and since. No maintenance or care of gardens. Very serious threats are vandalism, security, weather erosion, and vegetation overgrowth to the few remaining stones depending on subjective point of view.
     Ladislav Mertl, Mgr. of Geography, Kubanske namesti 1322/17, Praha 10-Vrsovice; tel. 02/743213 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/553340 completed survey on 17 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Vaclav Mattauch: Historicky pruvodce Kadani (1957); 2. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); 3. F. Stocklow: Der Bezirk Kaaden (1890); 4. 1982 letters of L. Cermak; and 5. 1930 and 1991 Censuses. Other documentation exists but was inaccessible, probably in archives of Jewish congregation in Usti nad Labem. Mertl who interviewed Vojtech Brett in Chomutov visited site on 17 May 1992.
KADAN II:     US Commission No. CZCE000242
New cemetery is 0.7 km NE of town in Hrbitovni St. (same location as for old cemetery) The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated in 1926 with last known Jewish burial in the late 1930s. The cemetery is obliterated, its land used for building of the 1985 municipal hall for funeral ceremonies and park plots surrounding it. No trace commemorates the original Jewish cemetery here. The suburban hillside, part of a municipal cemetery. Reached by crossing the municipal cemetery. Access is open with permission to the continuous masonry wall and locking gate surrounding the site. [Note: contradicts "it does not exist"] The last stone was removed after 1985. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. The municipality owns the property. Adjacent properties are agricultural, municipal roads, and parking. Rarely, private visitors usually from America stop. The caretaker is paid by a local contribution. For survey information, see Kadan I.

KALADEI: (German) see Kolodeje Nad Luznice
KALLADAY: (German) see Kolodeje Nad Luznice
KAMBERG: (German for Kamberk) now called Zlate also used cemetery at Mlada Vozice
KAMBERK: (German: Kamberg) now called Zlate also used cemetery at Mlada Vozice
KAMEIK: (German for Kamyk) also used cemetery at Hostoun (I and II)
KAMENA: (German) see Kamenna

KAMENICE NAD LIPOU:     US Commission No. CZCE000347 [used Cernovice before 1804]
Alternate German name: Kamenitz an der Linde and Ceska Kamenice (18th century). Town is in Bohemia-Pelhrimov at 49º18 15º05, 31 km ESE of Tabor and 36 km and WSW of Jihlava. Cemetery: 1300 meters NE of chateau near hamlet Antonka. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      A prayer-room was recorded since 1673. 1930 Jewish population was 34. Peak Jewish population was mid-19th century with approximately 20 families and 120 people. Later, Jews moved to big towns. The landmarked Jewish cemetery originated in 1803 with last known Conservative or Reform/Progressive Jewish burial before 1943. Between fields and woods, the isolated hillside has Czech sign on the signboard beside entrance. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a continuous masonry wall and non-locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.0569 ha. 100-500 gravestones, 1-20 not in original locations and less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1807-20th century. Some stones removed from the cemetery were stolen. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces and/or metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains no known mass graves or structures. Praha Jewish community owns Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural and woods. Occasionally, organized individual tour. Vandalism occurred from 1945 onward. Individuals or groups of non-Jewish origin and Jewish groups within the country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed wall and gate from 1987-1991. Praha Jewish Congregation pays regular caretaker. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are serious threats. Weather erosion and pollution are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Martina Chmelikova, Nad Ondrejovem 16, 140 00 Praha 4; tel. 02/69-20-350 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey form on 31 August 1992. Documentation: 1. 1723, 1849, 1930 Censuses; 2. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); 3. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); and 4. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha. Chmelikova visited site in 1992 and interviewed Engineer Pavel Roubal, Engineer Vera Roubalova (former caretakers) in Praha in 1990 and 1992 and Mayor Engineer P. Sadilek by phone in 1992.
    UPDATE: Concerning the role of 'caretaker' Pavel Roubal: Pavel Roubal (1948 - 1990) was my father, prominent dissident, member of VONS and Charta 77 movements. In his memory, I would like to add few words. Prevented by the communist regime from continuing in his profession and persecuted on regular basis, Pavel Roubal's care for the Jewish cemetery in Kamenice n. Lipou represented a way of self-realization as well as an attempt to deal with responsibility he felt as practicing Catholic for the Jewish heritage and a means of healing the wounds of anti-Jewish persecution. 
    When he 'discovered' the cemetery in mid 1980s, the site was completely devastated. The majority of the tombstones were toppled or broken. The ground was covered with full grown trees and bushes. The surrounding wall was collapsing in many parts. The first task therefore was to restore the wall, which my father and our family did during 1987, creating an important if symbolic barrier. Even though there was some vandalism recently, no single tombstone has been stolen since the wall was reconstructed. Facing the main road, an iron gate was erected, designed by famous Moravian sculptor, Otmar Oliva, and realized by my father. The Star of David in the middle is taken from a destroyed Jewish cemetery. 
    Next step was to clear the vegetation while leaving the original trees as well as replacing some with new. Finally, my father, with the help of a fairly primitive wooden structure, raised the tombstones and repaired the broken ones, while leaving aside those tomestones with unclear original location. This part of the work was not completed fully by the time of Pavel Roubal's death and was finished by group of volunteers during the 1990s including two Roubal sons. During the whole period, Pavel Sadilek, later major of Kamenice n. Lipou, Pavel Roubal's personal friend, was most helpful. Prague Jewish Council supported the work financially in later stages. 
    The Jewish cemetery in Kamenice thus, at least for me, represents not only important evidence of the former Jewish life here, but also a rare symbol of mutual respect between the Jewish and non-Jewish community. Source: Petr Roubal, HPHROP01@phd.ceu.hu [October 2003]

KAMENNA:     US Commission No. CZCE000101
Alternate German name: Kamena. It is in Bohemia-Pribram at 49º40 13º58, 7 km SSW of Pribaum. Cemetery: 500 meters NW of town on cadastre [a public record, survey or map of the value, extent and ownership of land as a basis of taxation of Zavrzice]. Present population is under 1,000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community dates from 1709. Jewish population was 0 in 1910 and 1930. Jews moved to big towns in the second half of the 19th century. The landmarked cemetery originated about 1760-65 with last known Jewish burial 1930s. Milim, 4 km away and Rtizovice, 5 km away, used this cemetery. Between fields and woods, the isolated hillside has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 1834 sq. m. 100-500 gravestones, 1-20 not in original locations and 25%-50% toppled or broken, date from 1762 or 1765-20th century. The granite and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. No structures. Praha Jewish community owns Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred from 1945 through the present. Jewish groups within country occasionally cleared vegetation. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals and by regular caretaker paid by Praha Jewish Congregation. Security (uncontrolled access) and vegetation pose serious threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Weather erosion and pollution pose slight threats.
     Engineer Mojmir Maly, Ve Stresovickach 58, 169 00 Praha 6; tel. 35-57-69 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 19 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Censuses of 1724, 1910, 1930; and 2. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Prha. Maly visited site in 1992. No interviews.

KAMENITZ A.D. LINDE: (German for Kamenice nad Lipou) used Cernovice before 1804
KAMENITZ AN DER LINDE: (German) see Kamenice Nad Lipou
KAMYK: (Kameik in German) also used cemetery at Hostoun (I and II)
KAMYK NAD VLTAVOU:     used the cemetery at Drazkov
KANICE: also used cemetery at Puclice
KANITZ: (German) see Dolni Kounice
KARDASCH-RETSCHITZ: (German) see Kardasova Recice
KARDASCHRECZITZ: (German) see Kardasova Recice

KARDASOVA RECICE:     US Commission No. CZCE000302
Alternate German name: Kardasch-Retschitz and Kardaschreczitz. It is located in Bohemia-Jindrichuv Hradec at 49º12 14º 53, 11 km WNW of Jindrichuv Hradec and 28 km SE of Tabor. Cemetery: 1500 meters S of the Catholic Church. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      A prayerhouse was recorded before 1650. 1930 Jewish population was 20. Congregation dates perhaps from 16th or early 17th century. Peak Jewish population was first half of 19th century with 25 families permitted. After 1848, Jews moved to big towns with congregation for surrounding villages existing until WWII. Noteworthy individuals: MUDr. Leopold Gottlieb (1862-1916), balneologist and first head of Spa Jachymov (Ger.: Joachimsthal.) The landmarked cemetery (listed in the District List of Monuments) originated before 1650 with last known Conservative Jewish burial in 1965. Destna (Ger.: Deschna), 11 km away, used this cemetery. The rural (agricultural) flat isolated land without sign has Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.0874 ha. 100-500 gravestones, all in original location with more than 75% toppled or broken, date from perhaps 17th or 18th-20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, sculpted monuments, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have bronze decorations or lettering and/or metal fences around. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is a well. Used for Jewish cemetery only, Praha Jewish community owns the site. Properties adjacent are agricultural. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred during WWII and occasionally in the last ten years. The damaged entry-porch was pulled down after 1987. Jewish and non-Jewish groups within country cleared vegetation, fixed wall, and fixed gate in the early 1980's and 1991. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by local scouts in 1992 and occasional clearing organized by the Jewish Congregation. Security (secluded spot) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Martina Chmelikova, Nad Ondrejovem 16, 140 00 Praha 4; tel. 02/69-20-350 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 24 November 1992. Documentation: 1. 1650, 1724, 1830, and 1930 Censuses; 2. Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens...(1934); 3. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); and 1982 letter from V. Kratky [see above]. Other documentation exists but was too old. Chmelikova visited site in June 1992. Ms. Chvojkova from Obecni Urad in Kardasova Recice was interviewed in 1992 by telephone.
See Rozmberk for additional information.

KARLIN: (Karolinenthal in German) used the cemetery at Praha-Liben
KAROLINENTHAL: (German for Karlin) used the cemetery at Praha-Liben

KARLOVY VARY:     US Commission No. CZCE000279
Also used cemetery at Hroznetin.
Alternate names: (German) Karlsbad and (English) Carlsbad. Town is in Bohemia-Karlovy Vary at 50º13 12º54, 65 km NW of Plzen and 115 km WNW of Praha. Cemetery: 900 meters NNE of main mineral spring "Vridlo" in Hrbitovni (Krusnochorska) Street. Present population is 25,000-100,000 with 10-100 Jews.      1930 Jewish population was 2,526. Settlement by Jews was prohibited until 1848 and again 1853-55. Religious society with rabbinate in Hroznetin was founded in 1854 or 1864 and independent congregation established in 1868. Jewish population steadily increased until Nazi rule's pogrom and expulsion (internment) of Jews in 1938. After Holocaust, congregation revived and still exists. Two World Zionist Congresses (12th in 1921 and 13th in 1923) and the 1947 European Zionist Conference were held in Karlovy Vary. Noteworthy individuals: family Moser (founders and owners of famous glass factory) as well as native town of the following: 1. Historian and journalist, Bruno Adler, pseud. Urban Roedl, (1889-1968 London); 2. Writer and co-founder of Dada Movement, Walter Serner (1889-1942); 3. Poet and actor, Heinrich Fischer (1896, residing in Munich); 4. Pianist Edith Kraus, resident of Tel Aviv; 5. Broaday director, Franz Allers (1905), residing in New York.; 6. Composer, musicologist, and conductor, Walter Kaufmann, (1907), residing in Indiana, USA; 7. Ernst Sommer (1888-1965 in London), writer; 8. Louis Fernberg (1909-1957 in Weimar), writer; and 9. Sculptor Arnold Zadikow (1884-1943) all lived in Karlovy Vary, a famous local spa. Jewish cemetery originated in 1869. Moser family and prominent visitors to the spa from various countries are buried in the still active but unlandmarked cemetery. The Jewish community is Conservative or Reform/Progressive. The suburban hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has Czech sign and Hebrew mentioning the Jewish Community. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all during regulated hours. A continuous masonry wall, a continuous fence, and locking gate surround. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: about 1 ha. 500-1000 gravestones, all in original location with less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1869-20th century. The cemetery is divided into special section: children and Russian grave. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, multi-stone monuments, or obelisks have Hebrew, German, Czech, Russian, and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have iron decorations or lettering, bronze decorations or lettering, portraits on stones, and/or metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims and Jewish soldiers. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house, an ohel, a well, and a caretaker's house. The Jewish community of Karlovy Vary owns and uses the Jewish cemetery. Properties adjacent are the Catholic and Evangelical cemeteries. Frequently, organized Jewish group tours or pilgrimage group, organized individual tours, private visitors, and local residents stop. Vandalism occurred prior to World War II and since. Local non-Jewish residents and Jewish groups within country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, fixed wall, fixing of gate, and new roof on ceremonial hall, mostly in 1985-91. Karlovy Vary Jewish Congregation pays a regular caretaker. Weather erosion and vegetation are slight treats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Vandalism is a moderate threat.
     Dr. Peter Braun, Komenskeho 43, 323 13 Plzen; tel. 019/52-15-58; Rudolf Lowy, Jesenicka 33, 323 23 Plzen; tel. 019/52-06-84; and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 1 November 1992. Documentation: 1. Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens...(1934); 2. Vinzenz Prokl: Geschichte der konigl. Stadt Karlsbad (late 19th century.); 3. Jaahrbuch fur die israelische Cultusgemeinden Bohemens... (1893-4); and 4. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980). Other documentation was inaccessible. Braun and Lowy visited site in May 1992. J. Neruda in Prague was interviewed in 1992.
    "The 90-member Jewish community of the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary is getting its first rabbi since World War II. / Otherwise known as Carlsbad, the Sudetenland resort was famous for its baths, attracting a constant stream of Jewish intellectuals and notables. Its pre-World War II Jewish population numbered several thousand." Source: Dateline World Jewry July 2001.

KARLSBAD: (German) see Karlovy Vary

KARVINA:     US Commission No. CZCE000102
Alternate name: Freistadt (German) and Frystat (Hungarian). It is located in Silesia-Karvina at 49º52 18º33, 15 km E of Ostrava. Cemetery: 0.3 km NE in Postovni Street. Present population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      A known Jewish community existed in town in the second half of the 19th century. 1930 Jewish population was 322. The unlandmarked cemetery originated at the end of the 19th century with last known Conservative Jewish burial before 1942. The isolated flat urban site has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via no wall, fence, or gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 50 sq. m. No stones visible but several stones removed from the cemetery are in another cemetery in Orlova. The municipality owns the property used for recreation. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial and residential. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred during World War II. No maintenance or structures but current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by authorities. Pollution, Vandalism and proposed incompatible development are minor threats.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on 1 March 1992 using F. Slachta: Dejiny hornickeho mesta Karvine, Cesky Tesin 1937 as documentation. Other documentation exists was too old. Klenovsky visited site in 1989 and 1991. No interviews.

KASEJOVICE:     US Commission No. CZCE000348
Alternate German name: Kassejowitz. It is in Bohemia-Plzen-jih (Pilsen-South) at 49º28 13º44, 15 km NNE of Horazdovice, 30 km SW of Pribram, and 48 km SE of Plzen. Cemetery: 500 meters NNW of Catholic Church. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      A prayer room was recorded before 1618. 1930 Jewish population was 28. Ghetto was constructed about 1727. Peak Jewish population was in mid-19th century (about 230 people). Later, Jews moved to big towns. Independent congregation disbanded between 1922 and 1930. Noteworthy individuals: Rabbis Shalomon (1651) and Jakub Lazar (1783). The cemetery probably originated in 1704 with last known Conservative burial was before 1943. Podhuri, 5 km away; Nepomuk, 11 km away, and Blatna, 11 km away, used this is unlandmarked cemetery. The isolated rural (agricultural) hillside and crown of a hill has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.3086 ha. 100-500 gravestones, 1-20 not in original locations and less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1710-20th century. Some stones removed from the cemetery are in (another) cemetery in Kasejovice. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments, some with metal fences around graves, have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is a pre-burial house. Plzen Jewish community owns and uses the site only for Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred between 1945 and ten years ago but not in the last ten years. Local non-Jewish residents and Jewish individuals abroad re-erected stones after 1971 and cleared vegetation continually. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals and by a regular unpaid caretaker. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.
     Dr. Peter Braun, Komenskeho 43, 323 13 Plzen; tel. 019/52-15-58; Rudolf Lowy, Jesenicka 33, 323 23 Plzen; tel. 019/52-06-84; and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 1 September 1992. Documentation: 1. Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens..(1934); Jan Pelant: Mesta a mestecka Zapadoceskeho kraje (1984); Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); V. Mentberger: Kasejovicti zide (manuscript); and notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha. Braun and Lowy visited site on 26 May 1992. K. Polanka in Kasejovice was interviewed.

KASPERSKE HORY: (German: Bergreichenstein) used Dlouha Ves
KASSEJOWITZ: (German) see Kasejovice
KATZOW: (German for Kacov) used the cemetery at Uhlirske Janovice
KAUNITZ: (German for Kounice) also used cemetery at Pristoupim
KDYNE: (Neugedein German) used the cemetery at Loucim
KIESELHOF: (German) see Ckyne
KIRCHENBIRK: (German for Kostelni Briza) see Krasna Lipa
KINZVART: (Hungarian) see Lazne Kynzvart

KLADNO:     US Commission No. CZCE0000103
(Also used cemetery at Hostoun before 1889) Town is in Bohemia-Kladno at 50º09 14º06, 23 km WNW of Prague. Cemetery: 900 meters NNE in Slanska Street Present population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1864. 1930 Jewish population was 210. The still active unlandmarked Reform/Progressive cemetery originated in 1889. The flat suburban site, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and a continuous fence with a locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 2518 sq. m. 100-500 gravestones, all in original location with less than 25% toppled or broken, date from probably 1889-90-20th century. The marble and granite finely smoothed and inscribed stones or multi-stone monuments, some with portraits on stones and/or metal fences around graves have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house, a well, and a gravedigger's house. The local Jewish community owns the site used for Jewish cemetery and a garden. Adjacent properties are agricultural and municipal cemetery. Frequently, private visitors stop. The cemetery was never vandalized. Jewish groups within country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed gate and roof of ceremonial hall. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals and by regular caretaker paid by Praha Jewish Congregation. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Arranging new water pipes close to cemetery is a moderate threat.
     Engineer Mojmir Maly, Ve Stresovickach 58, 169 00 Praha 6; tel. 35-57-69 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 19 May 1992. Documentation: 1. 1892 Short History of Jewish Congregation and 2. Census. The site was visited in 1992 by Maly. No interviews.

KLATOVY:     US Commission No. CZCE0000104
Alternate names (German): Klattau. It is in Bohemia-Klatovy at 49º24 13º18, 37 km S of Plzen. Cemetery: 900 meters NNE of town. Present population is 5000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1867. 1930 Jewish population was 344. Chief Rabbi of Bohemia and Moravia, Gustav Sicher (1880-1960); painter and writer Karel Fleischmann (1897-1944); poet Frantisek Gottlieb (1903-1974); Lewis Weiner, organizer of Society for the History of Czechoslovak Jews and editor of The Jews of Czechoslovakia and of The Review of the Society for the History of Czechoslovak Jews (born 1910) were born here. The landmarked Jewish cemetery originated in 1872 with last known Reform Jewish burial in 1953. The suburban hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has Czech sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.2973 ha. 100-500 gravestones, all in original location with less than 25% toppled or broken, date from second half of 19th-20th century The cemetery has a special section for children. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, multi-stone monuments or obelisks some with bronze decorations or lettering, other than metallic elements, and/or metal fences around graves have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims but no structures. Plzen Jewish community owns and uses it for cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential and municipal cemetery. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred between 1945 and ten years ago. Local or municipal authorities and Jewish individuals abroad (Lewis Weiner) re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, fixed wall, and fixed gate from 1987-1989. Plzen Jewish congregation pays a regular caretaker. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 18 May 1992. Documentation: 1. J. Vancura: Dejiny nekdejsiho kralovskeho mesta Klatov (1927-1936); 2. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha; 3. Jews of Czechoslovakia, I; 4. Cadastre [a public record, survey or map of the value, extent and ownership of land as a basis of taxation] of 1876; and 5. G.A. Schimmer: Statistik des Judenthums... (1873). Fiedler visited site in 1990. No interviews.
     Update: I have a map containing plots and those buried within them. Source: Steve Axelrath, Littleton, Colorado; saxelrat@jeffco.k12.co.us [date?]

KLATTAU: (German) see Klastovy
KLECANY: (Gross-Kletzan in German) used the cemetery at Postrizin
KLEIN-BARCHAU or KLEIN-BARCHOW: (German for Barchuvek) also used cemeteries at Novy Bydzov I
KLEIN-BIESCHITZ: (German) see Zbesicky
KLEIN-CHISCHKA: (now Chysky; formerly Mala Chyska) also used cemetery at Nosetin
KLEIN-SCHUTTUBER: (German) see Mala Sitbor
KLEIN-ZBIESCHITZ: (German) see Zbesicky

KLIMKOVICE:     US Commission No. CZCE0000105
Alternate names (German): Koenigsberg. Town is in Slezsko [Silesia]-Novy Jicin at 49º48 18º08, 10 km SW of Ostrava. Cemetery: 1.5 km NE of town. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was after 1860. 1930 Jewish population was 26. The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated in the second half of the 19th century with last known Conservative Jewish burial in 1930. The flat suburban wooded site, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: about 30 sq. m. 1-20 gravestones, all in original location with 50%-75% toppled or broken, date from second half of the 19th-20th century. The marble and granite flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, or obelisks, some with metal fences around graves have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims, but no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is a custodian's house. Ostrava Jewish community owns and uses the site only as a Jewish cemetery. Properties adjacent are agricultural and residential. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred between 1945 and ten years ago. Local non-Jewish residents and Jewish groups within country cleared vegetation in 1970's and 1980's. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals and unpaid caretaker. Security (uncontrolled access), incompatible nearby development, and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Pollution and vandalism are moderate threats.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 visited site on on 1 March 1992. Documentation: Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980. Other documentation exists was too old. Klenovsky visited site in 1988 and 1991. No interviews.

KLISTAU: (German) Chlistov
KLUCENICE: also used cemetery at Kovarov
KLUMTSCHAN: (German for Petrohrad) used the cemetery at Zderaz
KNIESCHNA: (German) see Rychnov Nad Kneznou
KOENIGGRATZ: (German) see Hradec Kralove
KOENIGINHOF A.D. ELBE: (German) see Dvur Kralove Nad Labem
KOENIGSAAL: (German for Zbraslav) used the cemetery at Trebotov
KOENIGSBERG: (German) see Klimkovice
KOENIGSBERG a.d. EGER: see Kynsperk Nad Ohri
KOENIGSTADEL: (German) see Mestec Kralove
KOENIGSWART: (German) see Lazne Kynzvart
KOHL-JANOWITZ: (German) see Uhlirske Janovice
KOHLJANOWITZ: (German) see Uhlirske Janovice
KOJETEIN: (German) see Kojetin

KOJETIN:     US Commission No. CZCE000106
Alternate names (German): Kojetein. It is in Morava-Prerov at 49º21 17º19, 25 km S of Olomouc. Cemetery: 1 km NW on Olomoucka-Str. Present population is 5000-25,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1454. 1930 Jewish population was 72. It was self-standing political community from 1850-1919. Noteworthy individuals were Dr. David Kaufmann, rabbi, 19th century; Sigmund Steiner, writer, 19th century; and Dr. J. Lowenthal, physician, 19th century. The cemetery originated before 1574. Jakob ben Michael Brull, rabbi, 1889 is buried here with last known Conservative Jewish burial in 1942. Landmark: number 451 N.M. The flat isolated suburban site has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public property, access is open to all via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. The size of cemetery before and after WWII was 0.5908 ha. 500-1000 gravestones, in original location with 25%-50% toppled or broken, date from 17th-20th century. The marble, granite, sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, obelisks have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or lettering, and/or metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house ruin and a well. Olomouc Jewish congregation owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred from 1945 to now. Past maintenance: cleared vegetation and fixed wall by Jewish groups within country in 1970's. Olomouc Jewish Congregation pays the caretaker. Security (uncontrolled access), pollution, vegetation, and vandalism are moderate threats. Vegetation overgrowth constantly disturbs stones. Weather erosion, and incompatible nearby development are minor threats.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on 22 February [year?]. Documentation: Hugo Gold: Die Juden und Judengemeinden Mahrens (1928) and Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980). Other documentation exists but was too old. Klenovsky visited site in August 1991. No interviews.

KOLEC:     used the cemetery at Blevice
KOLESCHOWITZ: (German for Kolesovice) used the cemetery at Zderaz
KOLESOVICE: (Koleschowitz in German) used the cemetery at Zderaz

KOLIN: (I) US Commission No. CZCE000237
Town is in Bohemia-Kolin at 50º02 15º12, 55 km E of Prague. Location of New Cemetery: 1 km N in Veltrubska Street. Present population is 25,000-100,000 probably no Jewish population.      Earliest known Jewish community dates from mid-15th century. 1930 Jewish population was 430. Jews were expelled 1541-64. Peak Jewish population was in mid-19th century with 1700. Jews moved to Prague and Vienna from mid-19th century through early 20th century. Noteworthy resident famous rabbis: Eleazar Kalir (about 1739-1802); Benhamin Volf ha-Levi Boskowitz (probably 1740-1818; Chief Rabbi of Bohemia nad Moravia, Richard Ferer (1875-1970); and American Orthodox Rabbi Bernard Illowy (1812-1871). Noteworthy residents: poets Otokar Fischer (1883-1938) and Camill Hoffmann (1879-1944); writer and technician Joseph Popper-Lynkeus (1838-1921); banking family Petschek; Czechoslovak Defense Minister Lubos Dobrovsky (1932). The still active Conservative Jewish cemetery originated in 1887 with last burial in 1979. Libodrice, (Ger: Libodritz) 9 km away; Planany, (Ger: Planian) 13 km away; and Zasmuky, (Ger: Sasmuk) 14 km away, used this probably is unlandmarked cemetery. The flat suburban site, separate but near other cemeteries, without sign has Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size before WWII: 0.9471 ha. Present size is about 0.8 ha. Compared to 1939, cemetery boundaries are smaller because of a housing development. 500-1000 gravestones, all in original location with 25%-50% toppled or broken, date from about 1888-20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and artificial stone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, sculpted monuments, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have bronze decorations/lettering or other than metallic elements, portraits on stones, and/or metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims and marked mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is a well. Praha Jewish community owns and uses the site for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent are forest, residential, and car sheds. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred during World War II by an air raid. Jewish groups within country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, fixed wall and gate after 1956. Occasional current care is by regular caretaker paid by Praha Jewish Congregation. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant problem, disturbing graves.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova, 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 15 June 1992. Documentation: 1. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praja (1965); and 2. Notes of the last member of the post-war Jewish congregation, Mr. Karel Polacek (1977). Other documentation exists but was inaccessible: Nos. 14, 26, 36, 60, 61, 62, 63, materials of the Prague Jewish Congregation [Mrs. Jana Wolfova]. Fiedler visited site in June 1992. No interviews.
KOLIN II:     US Commission No. CZCE000238
The Regionalni Muzeum holds Old Cemetery key. This Jewish cemetery originated probably in mid-15th century. Buried in the cemetery are Rabbi Bezalel ben Jehuda Liva-Low (1599, son of famous Rabbi Jehuda ben Bezalel Liva-Loew of Prague), Rabbi Kalir, and other rabbis with last known Conservative burial was 1887. The landmarked isolated urban hillside has Czech sign and Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before WWII: 1.1017 ha. Present size is 0.98 ha. Compared to 1939, cemetery boundaries are smaller because of hobby clubs. 500-1000 gravestones, some in original location and less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1492-20th centuries. The cemetery has a special section for rabbis. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and gneiss flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, multi-stone monuments, or obelisks, some with metal fences around graves, have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. No structures. Praha Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent are residential. Occasionally, organized Jewish group tours or pilgrimage group and private visitors stop. The cemetery probably never was vandalized. Regional Museum in Kolin and Jewish groups within country occasionally re-erected stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed wall. Occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals paid by the Jewish Congregation or the Regional Museum. No caretaker. Security (uncontrolled access), incompatible development (planned or proposed), and vandalism pose slight threats. Vegetation is a serious threat. The ivy overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem, disturbing graves.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova, 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 16 June 1992. Documentation: Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); V. Hamackova & J. Sedinova: Stary zidovsky hrbitov v Koline (1987). Other documentation exists but was inaccessible: Nos. 36, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64 in archives of Prague Jewish Congregation (Mrs. Jana Wolfova). Fiedler visited site in 1977 and June 1992 and interviewed Karel Polacek, (deceased) the last Jewish custodian of the cemetery.
     BOOK AND INFORMATION: Hamackova, Vlastimila and Sedinova, Jirina. The Old Jewish Cemetery at Kolin. Judaica Bohemiae, Volume 20, No.2, Prague 1984, pg. 112-124 translated from French by Edmund U. Cohler, excerpted here with permission of Edmund Cohler; ecohler@cspi.com. "The old cemetery is among the oldest and most important in Bohemia, with the settlement of Jews in Kolin going back to 1410. The cemetery was founded in the middle of the 15th century and was in use until 1887, when a new cemetery was founded at Kolin-Zalabi. The old Jewish Cemetery of Kolin is on the W of the historic city square of Kolin. It is an irregular polygon boardered by the streets Na Petrine, Slunecni, Prazska, Kmochova and Nad Zastavkou. A path, going from E to W and tranversing the entire cemetery, joins the gate on Kmochova Street to that of Slunecni Street. The cemetery is locked with a key which according to the instructions written on the gates, is at the disposal of visitors in the Regional Museum in the City Square. This museum also organizes the maintenance of the cemetery by volunteers. The tombs are grouped in irregular rows in a north-S direction. Inscriptions in general are towards the E. In the Eern part are those generally dating from the 15th to the 19th century, not in chronological order. In the W ern part are tombs primarily from the second half of the 19th century." The article continues describing the types of tombs found during which centuries as well as mentioning a few prominent stones.

KOLINEC:     US Commission No. CZCE000108
Alternate names (German): Kollinetz. Town is in Bohemia-Klatovy at 49º18 13º26, 15 km, SE of Klatovy and 47 km S of Plzen. Cemetery is 300 meters SE of town. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was recorded in the first half of 19th century with congregation probably from 18th or 17th century. 1930 Jewish population was 4. The Jewish cemetery originated before 1724, but allegedly 1339 with last known Conservative burial was 1940. Landmarked: 434/3068/, category II. The isolated suburban hillside has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall and non-locking gate. The size of the cemetery before and after WWII was 0.1043 ha. 100-500 gravestones, 1-20 not in original locations and more than 75% toppled or broken, date from 1727-20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house and the ruin of mortuary. Plzen Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent are agricultural, residential, and forest. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Local non-Jewish residents cleared vegetation in 1990. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion, pollution, and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Marketa Cibulkova, Serikova 20, 317 05 Plzen; tel. 019/416-87; 2. Peter Braun, Komenskeho 43, 323 13 Plzen; tel. 019/52-15-58; 3. Rudolf Loewy, Jesenicka 33, 323 23 Plzen; tel. 019/52-06-84; and 4. Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 22 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); 2. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); 3. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum; notes of local historian F. Mara; and census of 1654, 1724, and 1930. Cibulkova, Braun, and Lowy visited site on March 1992. L. Smolik, 340 37 Mecin cp. 56 in 1992; Vit Korec, native of Kolinec in Prague (1982-1988); and Frantisek Mara, historian of Vdinec, 348 11 Chodsky Ujezd cp. 110 in 1985, were interviewed.

KOLLAUTSCHEN: (German for Kolovec) used the cemetery at Loucim and also used cemetery at Puclice
KOLLINETZ: (German) see Kolinec

KOLODEJE NAD LUZNICI:     US Commission No. CZCE000039
Alternate names (German): Kaladei and Kalladay. In Bohemia-Ceske Budejovice at 49º15 14º25, 3km N of Tyn nad Vltavou; 6 km SW of Bechyne; and 24 km SW of Tabor. Cemetery: 350 meters N of the chateau. Present population is under 1000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1681-1684. 1930 Jewish population was 9 in Kolodeje and 23 in Tyn nad Vltavou. Jewish community moved here after expulsion from nearby town of Tyn nad Vltavou (Ger: Moldautein). The Jewish population in first half of 19th century was 94 families that later moved to Tyn n. V. and other towns (153 in Kolodeje nad, 60 in Tyn n. V. in 1886). Nazis disbanded congregation. Birthplace of Radok brothers: Alfred (1914-1976), theatrical producer and film director, and Emil (b. 1918), author of famous Laterna Magika stage in Prague. The Conservative and probably landmarked cemetery originated in the late 17th or early 18th century with last known Jewish burial probably 1969. Between fields and woods, the isolated hillside has no sign, but has Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0,2772 ha. 100-500 gravestones, all in original position with less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1734 or from before 1500 through 20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and iron (one) flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Praha Jewish community owns the cemetery with no structures. Adjacent properties are agricultural and forest. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred occasionally in the last ten years. Regional or national authorities and Jewish groups within country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed wall and gate in 1991. No current care. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion, pollution, and vegetation are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Martina Chmelikova, Nad Ondrejovem 16, 140 00 Praha 4; tel. 02/69-20-350 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 16 August 1992. Documentation: 1. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); 2. J. Sakar: Dejiny mesta Tyna nad Vltavou a okoli (1935-36); 3. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha; and 4. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934). Other documentation exists but was inaccessible: Nos. 14, 22, 26, 59, 63 in archives of the Jewish Congregation in Praha. Chelikova visited site in June 1992. Mrs. and Ms. Sedlak, Kolodeje n. L., in 1992 and Ivan Bartos [see above] in Ceske Budejovice in 1992 were interviewed.

KOLOVEC: (Kollautschen in German) used the cemetery at Loucim and also used cemetery at Puclice
KOMOTAU: (German for Chomutov) see Chomutov and also used the cemetery at Uldice before 1871
KOPIDLNO: also used cemetery at Jicin

KOREN:     US Commission No. CZCE000014
Alternate names (German): Kurschin Bohemia-Tachov. Town is at 49º50 12º52, 15 km ENE of Tachov and 40 km WNW of Plzen. Cemetery is 300 meters E of town. Present population is under 1000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1830s. 1930 Jewish population was 4 persons. Jews moved to big towns in second half of 19th century. The unlandmarked cemetery was probably established at the end of 18th century or beginning of 19th century with last known Jewish burial probably first third of 20th century. Lestkov (Ger: Leskau), 4 km away, used this cemetery. The isolated rural (agricultural) hillside has no sign. Reached by crossing private pasture, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall and a continuous fence and no gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 522 sq. m. 1-20 gravestones, not all in original locations with over 75% toppled or broken, date from probably first half of 19th-20th century. The marble, granite, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew and German inscriptions. With no structures, Plzen Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are pasture. Rarely, private visitors and local residents stop. Vandalism occurred probably prior to World War II by the Nazis and between 1945 and ten years ago. Regional or national and Jewish groups within country erected a fence after 1984. No current care. Security (uncontrolled access) is a slight threat. Vandalism is a moderate threat.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 25 December 1991. Documentation: land register of 1839-79. Fiedler visited site in 1990. The District Preserver of Monuments (deceased) was interviewed in 1986.

KORITSCHAN: (German) see Korycany

KORYCANY:     US Commission No. CZCE000107
Alternate names (German): Koritschan. Town is in Morava-Kromeriz at 49º07 17º11, 40 km E of Brno. Cemetery is 0.5 km E, Cihelny Street No. 300. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was second half of 16th century. 1930 Jewish population was 12 Jews. Jewish community ended 1911. Noteworthy individuals: Izak Reich, entrepreneur, 19th century; and Sigmund Kotlisch, 1816-1886, writer. The unlandmarked Conservative cemetery originated at the beginning of the 17th century with last known burial in 1942. The isolated suburban crown of a hill has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public and crossing private property (house at No. 300), access is open to all via a broken masonry wall, a broken fence, and no gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.3458 ha. 100-500 gravestones, all in original location with 50%-75% toppled or broken, date from 1674-20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration or obelisks have in Hebrew and/or German inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, With no structures, Brno Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred from 1945 to now. Local non-Jewish residents, regional or national authorities and Jewish groups within the country re-erected stones, cleaned stones, and cleared vegetation from 1989-91. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. Security (uncontrolled access), weather erosion, pollution, and vandalism are moderate threats. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant problem, disturbing graves. Incompatible nearby development is a slight threat.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on February 22, 1991. Documentation: Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980). Other documentation exists but was too old. Klenovsky visited site in October 1991. No interviews.

KOSCHETITZ: (German) see Kosetice
KOSCHLAN: (German) see Kozlany

KOSETICE:     US Commission No. CZCE000280
Alternate names (German): Koschetitz. Town is in Bohemia-Pelhrimov at 49º34 15º08, 15 km NW of Pelhrimov and 35 km NE of Tabor. Cemetery 1200 meters SE of Catholic Church. Present population is under 1000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was first half of 19th century but probably earlier. 1930 Jewish population was 7. 12 Jewish families were permitted before 1848 with 112 paying members of congregation and a rabbi recorded in 1870. Independent congregation disbanded about 1900. The unlandmarked cemetery originated in perhaps 17th century with last known Conservative burial before 1943 but legible from 1932. The wooded flat isolated site has no sign. Reached by crossing public forest, access is open to all via a continuous masonry wall with two gaps and non-locking gates. Size of cemetery before and after WWII was 0.1547 ha. 100-500 gravestones, 1-20 not in original locations and over 75% toppled or broken, date from allegedly 1664 but legible frol 1731-20th century. The granite, limestone, and perhaps gneiss flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is a pre-burial ruin. Praha Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are forest. Rarely, private visitors and local residents stop. Vandalism occurred from 1945 onward. No maintenance or care. Security (uncontrolled access) is a very serious threat due to the secluded location. Forest vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem disturbing graves and stones. Vandalism is a serious threat.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 25 October 1992. Documentation: 1. 1724, 1830, and 1930 Censuses. Other documentation exists but inaccessible: Record Nos. 26 and 59 in archives of Jewish Congregation in Praha. Fiedler visited site in 1992. The mayor and vicemayor were interviwed.

KOSIRE:     used the cemetery at Praha 5-Smichov
KOSOLUP: (German: Kozoluby) also used cemetery at Mesto Touskov

KOSOVA HORA:     US Commission No. CZCE000109
Alternate names (German): Amschelberg. Town is in Bohemia-Pribaum at 49º39 14º29, 35 km E of Pribaum and 50 km S of Prague. Cemetery 400 meters SSE of town. Present population is 1000-5000 with currently no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1674. 1930 Jewish population was 32 persons. Jews moved to big towns in second half of the 19th century. Friedrich Adler (1857-1938) poet, playright, and translator lived here. The landmarked cemetery was allegedly established in 1580 with last known Conservative or Reform burial about 1940. Vrchotovy Janovice (8 km away), Trebnice (8 km away), and Sedlcany (3 km away) used this cemetery from the 19th century. The flat rural (agricultural) site has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 3468 sq. m. 100-500 gravestones, all in original location with less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 1780-20th century. The cemetery is divided into special section for women. The marble, granite, and sandstone are flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims but no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house and a gravedigger's house ruin. The Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent are agricultural. Occasionally, private visitors and local residents stop. Vandalism occurred from 1945 to now. Jewish groups within country re-erected stones, patched broken stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed wall and gate in 1991-1992. Current care: regular caretaker paid by the Jewish congregation. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are moderate threats. Weather erosion is a slight threat. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Engineer Mojmir Maly, Ve Stresovickach 58, 169 00 Praha 6; tel. 35-57-69 completed survey on 15 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); 2. Census of 1724; and 3. Notes of the Statni Zidovske Muzeum. Maly visited site in 1992. No interviews.

KOSTEL: (German) see Podivin
KOSTELEC NAD CERNYMI LESY: (Schwarzkosteletz in German) also used cemetery at Pristoupim

KOSTELEC NAD LABEM:
http://www.hrbitovy.cz (KOSTELEC NAD LABEM) [January 2001]
US Commission No. CZCE000243
Alternate German name: Elbekosteletz. It is in Bohemia-Melnik at 50º14 14º35, 19 km NE of Praha. Cemetery: 700 meters SW of square at 337/45 Neratovicka Street. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was late 16th century. 1930 Jewish population was 18. Jewish community probably was banished after 1651. New congregation was founded 1864; Jews moved to big towns in second half of 19th century. The Jewish cemetery originated in 1594 with last known Conservative Jewish burial 1948. Zlonin, 6 km away, and Libeznice, 8 km away, used this unlandmarked cemetery. The isolated flat suburban land by water has no sign. Reached through former house of Chevra Kadisha at 337/45 Neratovicka, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII was perhaps 0.1723 ha. 100-500 gravestones, with 1-20 not in original locations and 25%-50% toppled or broken, date from 1852-20th century. The oldest tombstones were removed in the 1970s. The marble, granite, and sandstone tombstones and memorial markers flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have traces of portraits on stones and/or metal fences around graves. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Praha Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery purposes, waste dumping, and a garden. Properties adjacent are agricultural and residential. The cemetery, visited occasionally by private visitors, was vandalized between 1945 and ten years ago. Within the limits of the cemetery is a pre-burial house, now a residence. Jewish groups within the country re-erected stones, cleaned stones, cleared vegetation, and fixed wall before 1950. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals and regular caretaker probably paid by Praha Jewish Congregation. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Pollution and vegetation are moderate threats. Vandalism and incompatible nearby development (existing, planned or proposed) is a slight threat.
     Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 on completed survey 30 June 1992. Documentation: 1. Justin Prasek: Brandejs nad Labem (1908-1913); 2. Jahrbuch fur die israelische Cultusgemeinden Bohemens (1894-95); 3. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha; 4. Cemetery Book (1870-1948); and 5. 1984 letter of widow of the last gravedigger. Other documentation exists but was inaccessible: Nos. 26, 35, 36, 59, 60, 64 in archives of Prague Jewish Congregation. Fiedler visited site in 1990 and interviewed K. Smolik [see above].

KOSTELEC NAD ORLICI: see Vamberk

KRASNA LIPA: (Schoenlind in German) The Jewish village no longer exists. The village was in W Bohemia, district of Sokolov, 18km ENE of Cheb, and SE of Kostelni Briza. Records of Jewish settlement exist from the 16th century with existence of the Jewish community documented from first half of 18th century. The Jewish community disbanded in late 19th century. Remains of Jewish quarter were flooded by a dammed brook after 1962. The cemetery is on a slope overlooking the dam. Founded at unknown date, the cemetery's oldest legible gravestone dates from 1784 with burials probably until the late 19th century. Source: Old Bohemian & Moravian Jewish Cemeteries. [1999]
       UPDATE: Rob Lederer at rob@managementresources.biz visited the cemetery and may have more information. [April 2008]

KREMSIER: see Kromeriz I and II
KREMYZ: (German: Kremusch) used the cemeteries at Teplice I and II
KREMUSCH: (German for Kremyz) used the cemeteries at Teplice I & II
KREUZ-KOSTELETZ: (German) see Kostelec U Krisku

KRINEC:     US Commission No. CZCE000113
[Also used cemetery at Kovanice before 1884 and probably used the cemetery at Domousnice before 1885] Alternate German names: Krinetz and Kschinetz. It is in Bohemia-Nymburk, at 50º16 15º09, 10 km NE of Nymburk and 22 km SE of Mlada Boleslav. Cemetery: 1200 meters W, near the road to Mecir. Present population is 1000-5000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1850. 1930 Jewish population was 8. Jews moved to big towns in second half of 19th century. The Jewish cemetery originated in 1884 with last known Conservative or Reform/Progressive Jewish burial probably before 1943. Rozdalovice, 5 km away also used this unlandmarked cemetery. Between fields and woods on an isolated hillside with no sign, Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall and non-locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.2426 ha. Around 40 [?] gravestones, with 1-20 not in original locations and more than 75% toppled or broken, date from late 19th century-20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone finely smoothed and inscribed stones or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. The cemetery contains no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery are a pre-burial house, a well, and one big tomb. Praha Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and waste dumping. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred between 1945 and currently. No maintenance or care. Security (uncontrolled access to the secluded spot), pollution, vandalism and vegetation are serious threats. Vegetation overgrowth constantly disturbs stones.
     Martina Chmelikova, Nad Ondrejovam 16, 140 00 Praha 4; tel. 02/69-20-350 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 26 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); 2. Notes of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha (1965); 3. Lobumir Rostejnsky: Zide v Krinci (1968); 4. Podebradsko, I (1906); and 5. 1985 letter of local historian. Chelikova visited to site in May 1992. No interviews.

KRINETZ: (German) see Krinec
KRIVSOUDOV:     used the cemetery at Dolni Kralovice and probably the cemetery at Studeny from first half of 19th century
KRIZKOVY KOSTELEC: see Kostelec U Krisku

KRNOV:     US Commission No. CZCE000351 and US Commission No. CZCE000114
Alternate German name: Jagerndorf. It is in Silesia, Bruntal at 50º06 17º43, 50 km NW of Ostrava. Cemetery: 2 km SE in Opavska Str. Present population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1853. 1930 Jewish population was 318 persons. Banished at end of 16th century and granted residence in 1848, the Jewish congregation originated in 1853. A noteworthy resident was the American musician Kurt Behr. The unlandmarked cemetery originated in 1874 with last known Conservative Jewish burial in 1968. The suburban hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall and a broken fence with a locking gate. Size of cemetery before WWII: 9.0 sq. m. Present size of cemetery is 3.5 sq. m. 100-500 gravestones, with 1-20 not in original locations and more ore than 75% toppled or broken, date from 1875/6-20th century. Some stones removed from the cemetery are in a museum of conservation. The cemetery has a special section for children. The marble, granite [most], sandstone, and cement flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, multi-stone monuments, or obelisks and one sarcophagus-shaped tomb have inscriptions in Hebrew, German, and/or Czech. Some have iron decorations or lettering, portraits on stones, and/or metal fences around. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Jewish soldiers and no known mass graves. Within the limits of the cemetery is an ohel/tomb. Olomouc Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are recreational, agricultural, and residential. Compared to 1939, cemetery boundaries are smaller because of a housing development and gardens. Occasionally, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred between 1945 and ten years ago and devastated between 1989 and 1991. Jewish groups within country cleared vegetation in 1960s-1970s and about 1990-91. Current care is a regular unpaid caretaker. Very serious threats: security (uncontrolled access), vandalism, incompatible development (planned or proposed: liquidation of the cemetery being considered by the Jewish congregation). Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. Weather erosion, pollution, and incompatible nearby development (existing) are slight threats.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 19 May 1992. Documentation: encyclopedias. They visited site in 1989 and 1992 and interviewed Zdenek Brachtl and Jesenik [see above] in 1983.

KROMAU: see Moravsky Krumlov

KROMERIZ: (I) US Commission No. CZCE000015
Alternate German name: Kresier. It is in Morava-Kromeriz at 49º17 17º22, 35 km S of Olomouc. Old Cemetery: 0.8 km S, Dykova Str. Present population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was in 1322. 1930 Jewish population was 382. A pogrom occurred in 1742. Noteworthy individuals: Dr. Adolf Frankl-Grun, rabbi, 1847-1916; Emanuel Baumgarten, publicist; Max Grunfeld, historian; and Adolf Donath, art historian. The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated in 1849 with last known Conservative Jewish burial in 1927. The isolated urban site has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road (built), access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall and locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII is 0.2382 ha. No stones are visible except for bones moved from the oldest cemetery. The municipality owns the property used as the police station. Adjacent properties are residential. Vandalism occurred during World War II continuing until ten years ago.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on 10 March 1992. Documentation: 1. Hugo Gold: Die Juden und Judengemeinden Mahrens (1928) and 2. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980). Other documentation exists. Klenovsky visited site in November 199 but conducted no interviews.
KROMERIZ II:     US Commission No. CZCE000116
See Kromeriz I for town details. New Cemetery: 1.5 km S, Vazanka Str. Caretaker with key: Technicke Sluzby Mesta Kromerize, sprava hrbitova, Velehradska 983, 767 01 Kromeriz; tel. 0634/20953.
     The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated in 1927 with last known Jewish burial in 1980s. The flat suburban location, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a continuous masonry wall and non-locking gate. Size of cemetery before WWII: 0.6872 ha. Present size of cemetery is about 0.1 ha. 1-20 gravestones, in original location with none toppled or broken, date from after 1927. The marble and finely smoothed and inscribed stones have Hebrew, German, and/or Czech inscriptions. Some have iron decorations or lettering or bronze decorations or lettering, The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims but no known mass graves. There is a pre-burial house. The municipality owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and industrial or commercial use. Adjacent properties are residential and cemetery. Compared to 1939, cemetery boundaries are smaller because of town cemetery. Occasionally, organized individual tours stop. Vandalism occurred during World War II and between 1945 and ten years ago. Jewish groups within country cleaned stones in 1960s and 1970s. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by authorities. Security (uncontrolled access), pollution, incompatible development (planned or proposed), and vandalism are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Engineer Arch Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on 18 February 1992. Documentation: 1. Hugo Gold: Die Juden und Judengemeinden Mahrens (1928) and 2. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980). Other documentation exists but was too old. Klenovsky visited site in September 1991. No interviews.

KRUMAU: (German for Cesky Krumlov) see Cesky Krumlov and also used cemetery at Rozmberk Nad Vltavou I and II before 1891
KRUMMAU: (German) see Cesky Krumlov
KSCHINETZ: (German) see Krinec

KUNDRATICE:     US Commission No. CZCE000117
Alternate German name: Kundratitz. It is in Bohemia-Klatovy at 49º10 13º28, 9 km SW of Susice and 62 km S of Plzen. Cemetery: 1 km NE of town. Present population is under 1000 with no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was 1794. 1930 Jewish population was 3 in Kundratice and 21 in Hartmanice. Jews moved to big towns in the second half of 19th century. The Jewish cemetery originated in 1870 with last known Jewish burial before 1939. There is a mass grave from 1945 (see below). Hartmanice, 1.5 km away, also used this unlandmarked cemetery. The isolated rural wooded hillside has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via no wall, fence, or gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.0625 or 0.05176 ha. 1-20 gravestones, with none in original locations with more than 75% toppled or broken, date from probably 19th-20th century. The sandstone flat shaped stones or multi-stone monuments have Hebrew and German inscriptions. The cemetery contains no confirmed mass graves except twelve Jewish women buried on 29 April 1945. There are no structures within the cemetery, now a forest. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred prior to World War II and during World War II by the Nazis. Security (uncontrolled access), weather erosion, vegetation, and incompatible nearby development (existing) are moderate threats. Lumberjacking is a very serious threat. Pollution is a slight threat.
     Marketa Cibulkova, Serikova 20, 317 05 Plzen; tel. 019/416-87; Peter Braum, Komenskeho 43, 323 13 Plzen; tel. 019/52-15-58; Rudolf Loewy, Jesenicka 33, 323 23 Plzen; tel. 019/52-06-84; and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1916, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 21 May 1992. Documentation: 1. Fr. Roubik List of Jewish Communities in 1850 (Rocenka Spolecnosti pro dejiny Zidu v Republice Cs., 1935); 2. Cadastral changes of 1870 [a public record, survey or map of the value, extent and ownership of land as a basis of taxation]; 3. 1983 notes of Emil Pesina, historian of Kasperske Hory, cp. 141; 4. Irena Mala, Ludm. Kubatova: Pochody smrti (1965); and 5. Census. Cibulkova, Braun, and Lowy visited site in March 1992 and interviewed Lubomir Smolik.

KUNDRATITZ: see KUNDRATICE
KUNRATICE: also used cemetery at Kostelec U Krisku
KUTNA HORA: used the cemetery at Malesov from mid-19th century
KURSCHIN: (German) see Koren
KUTTENPLAN: (German) see Chodova Plana (I and II)
KUZOVA: (German: Wallisdorf or Wallisgrun) also used cemetery at Kozlany
KVETUS: also used cemetery at Nosetin

KYJOV I:     US Commission No. CZCE000118
Alternate German name: Gaya. It is in Morava-Hodonin at 49º01 17º07, 45 km SE of Brno. Old Cemetery: 0.4 km SW on Rude Armady Str. Present population is 5000-25,000 with current Jewish population of under 10.      Earliest known Jewish community was in 1603. 1930 Jewish population was 319. Jewish quarter was expanded in 1838. Self-standing political community existed 1850-1919. Noteworthy individuals: Ctibor Sonnevend, theater director and Hugo Sonnenschein-Sonka, writer, 1892-1953. The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated at the beginning of 17th century with last known Conservative Jewish burial in late 19th century. The isolated flat urban site has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access restrictions are unknown (private property) with no wall, fence or gate. Size of cemetery before WWII: 0.7687 ha. Present size of cemetery is about 0.4 ha s with no stones or structures. Private owners use property for agricultural purposes (crops or animal grazing). Adjacent properties are residential. Compared to 1939, cemetery boundaries are smaller because of commercial or industrial development. Frequently, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred during World War II. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Engineer arch. Jaroslav Klenovsky, Zebetinska 13, 623 00 Brno; tel. 0 completed survey on 10 March 1992. Documentation: Hugo Gold: Die Juden und Judengemeinden Mahrens (1928). Other documentation exists but was too old. Klenovsky visited site in February 1992. No interviews.
KYJOV II:     US Commission No. CZCE000119
New Cemetery is 1 km SW on Svatoborska Str. The unlandmarked Jewish cemetery originated at end of 19th century with last known Jewish burial in 1950s. The suburban hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign. Reached by crossing public hospital, access is open to all via no wall, fence, or gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.3348 ha. No stones or structures exist. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims: transferred 200 meters to the north. The municipal hospital owns site. Property adjacent to the cemetery is hospital. Rarely, private visitors stop. Vandalism occurred during World War II and between 1945 and ten years ago. No maintenance or care. Pollution, vegetation, and incompatible development are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access. See Kyjov I above for survey information.

KYNSPERK NAD OHRI:     US Commission No. CZCE000352
Alternate German name: Koenigsberg a.d. Eger. It is in Boehmia-Sokolov at 50º07 12º32, 12 km NE of Cheb and 26 km SW of Karlovy Vary. Cemetery: 150 meters NW of old square, 300 meters NW of Catholic church. Present population is 5000-25,000 with probably no Jews.      Earliest known Jewish community was probably in first half of the 14th century. 1930 Jewish population was 27. Peak Jewish population in mid-19th century (162 in 1859). Later, Jews moved to big towns. Synagogue was used until 1930. Native town of the following: painter and graphic artist Fritz Lederer (1978-1949) (buried in this cemetery) and composer and pianist Erich Adler-Orlicky (b. 1911). The Jewish cemetery allegedly originated in mid-14th century but recorded in early 17th century with last known Conservative Jewish burial was in 1949. The landmarked isolated urban hillside has no sign. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission via a continuous masonry wall, fence, and a non-locking gate. Size of cemetery before and after WWII: 0.3039 ha. 20-100 gravestones, with 1-20 not in original locations and less than 25% toppled or broken, date from 17th century-20th centuries. Some stones removed from the cemetery were stolen. The cemetery is divided into special section for children. The granite flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, double tombstones, or multi-stone monuments, some with metal fences around graves, have Hebrew and/or Czech inscriptions. No structures. Plzen Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are a recreational park and agricultural garden. Occasionally, private visitors and local residents stop. Vandalism occurred from prior to World War II onward to 10 years ago. Local non-Jewish residents, individuals or groups of non-Jewish origin, local or municipal authorities, regional or national authorities, and Jewish groups within country cleared vegetation, fixed wall, and new fence by in 1987-88 and 1991-1992. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. Security (uncontrolled access), vandalism, and vegetation are moderate threats. Weather erosion and pollution are slight threats. Vegetation overgrowth seasonally prevents access.
     Vlastimila Hamackova, Zabelska 37, 312 15 Plzen; tel. office 02/231-06-34 and Jiri Fiedler, Brdickova 1915, 155 00 Praha 5; tel. 02/55-33-40 completed survey on 26 August 1992. Documentation: 1. Vinzenz Prokl: Kurzgefasste Geschichte der Stadt Kongisberg(1884); 2. Hugo Gold: Die Juden and Judengemeinden Bohemens (1934); 3. Frantisek Korb: article in Vestnik ZNO, 1983, No. 3; 4. Jan Herman: Jewish Cemeteries in Bohemia and Moravia (1980); 5. Documentation of Statni Zidovske Muzeum Praha; and Cadastres [a public record, survey or map of the value, extent and ownership of land as a basis of taxation] of 1841 and 1859. Kamackova visited site in 1991. No interviews.

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