Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

1. Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome Marker

Inscription. Jews have participated in Virginia’s social and economic life from the colony’s beginnings. Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome (Holy Congregation House of Peace) was founded in Richmond in 1789, when the Jewish community grew large enough to establish the first Jewish congregation in Virginia and the sixth oldest in the United States. Temporary sites housed Beth Shalome until a permanent synagogue was built nearby and dedicated on 15 Sept. 1822. The modest one-story brick structure was sold in 1891 and demolished in 1934. Beth Shalome merged with Richmond’s Beth Ahabah congregation in 1898.

Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources and the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. (Marker Number SA-56.)

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., and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1822.

Location. 37° 32.173′ N, 77° 25.871′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. Marker is at the intersection of North 14th Street and East Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on North 14th Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Triangle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Telephone Exchange South of the Potomac River (about 600 feet away); Reconciliation Statue (about 600 feet away); Black Hawk (1767-1838) (about 600 feet away); Slave Auction Site (about 600 feet away); Powers-Taylor Building (about 600 feet away); The Old State Capitol (about 600 feet away); The General Assembly of Virginia (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation is a non-profit, volunteer organization. The purpose of the Society is to identify and recognize sites of American Jewish Historical interest. The Society sponsors and promotes programs of local and national historic interest. Cooperating with local Historical Societies, Communities, Churches and Synagogues, the Society encourages dialogue and interactive recognition of the commonality of the American Experience. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by Jerry Klinger of Derwood, Maryland.)

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Marker along 14th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

2. Marker along 14th Street

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Marker dedication image. Click for full size.

2003

3. Marker dedication

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,549 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 3, 2010, by Jerry Klinger of Derwood, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.