| Golden Hill Cemetery | |
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 The front gates of Golden Hill Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1888 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°18′18″N95°58′29″W / 41.30500°N 95.97472°W |
| Type | Jewish |
| Owned by | Beth Israel Synagogue |
| Find a Grave | Golden Hill Cemetery |
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