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Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

First Synagogue

 
 
First Synagogue Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 16, 2007
1. First Synagogue Marker
Inscription. Trenton’s first Jewish organization, Mount Sinai Cemetery Association, formed November 19, 1857, later known as Har Sinai Hebrew Congregation, began regular synagogue services at this site in 1860.
 
Erected by Har Sinai Temple, Centennial Committee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesChurches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1827.
 
Location. 40° 13.228′ N, 74° 45.983′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on West State Street, 0.1 miles west of Warren Street, on the right when traveling west. On the fence in front of the Mary Roebling State Office Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 West State Street, Trenton NJ 08608, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Many Meetings During the Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Government House (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Hunt House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Professional Basketball Game (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the 1776 Hunterdon County Court House and Gaol
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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Douglass House (about 300 feet away); War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
 
First Synagogue Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 16, 2007
2. First Synagogue Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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