Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
B’er Chayim (Well of Life) Congregation
Dedicated March 2, 1867
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2019
Erected 2017 by B’er Chayim Congregation, Historic Preservation Commission City of Cumberland, Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1867.
Location. 39° 39.051′ N, 78° 45.637′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on West Union Street just east of South Centre Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Centre Street, Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ's (St. Paul's) Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); The First National Bank and Trust Company of Western Maryland (about 400 feet away); Welcome (about 600 feet away); A Boom for Cumberland (about 600 feet away); Capture of Generals B.F. Kelly and George Crook (about 600 feet away); Capture of Generals (about 700 feet away); McNeill’s Raid (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Regarding B’er Chayim (Well of Life) Congregation. First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Western Maryland and the 6th oldest, continually functioning Synagogue in the Country.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2019
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2019, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 25, 2019, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.