Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Beth Israel Synagague
February 22, 2019
1. Beth Israel Synagague Marker
In 1876, the Woodville Hebrew Education Association constructed a small frame synagogue on this site that later became the Beth Israel Congregation. Emanuel Rosenfelder served as the first rabbi. After a fire in 1896, the synagogue was reconstructed in a similar style. With the congregation dwindling after economic declines in the mid-1920s, the synagogue was sold and later moved to Main Street and used as a theatre. The building burned in the 1930s.
Erected 2016 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 31° 6.185′ N, 91° 18.082′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. Marker is at the intersection of Bank Street and South Natchez Street, on the left when traveling west on Bank Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodruff-Tucker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rabbi's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Sims-Gonsoulin House (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 22, 2019
2. Beth Israel Synagague Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2019.
