Brookhaven in Lincoln County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Temple B'nai Sholom
May 13, 2018
1. Temple B'nai Sholom Marker
Built in 1896, this Moorish Revival-style structure served the Jewish communities of Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst and Wesson until 2009. At that time, the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society began to use the building as a local history museum.
Erected 2012.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the Synagogues series lists.
Location. 31° 34.689′ N, 90° 26.795′ W. Marker is in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in Lincoln County. It is on South Church Street north of West Chickasaw Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brookhaven MS 39601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lampton Auditorium (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Whitworth College (about 700 feet away); Original King's Daughters Hospital (about 700 feet away); Horse & Mule Watering Trough (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brookhaven Light Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brookhaven Blues: A Tribute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brookhaven (approx. 0.2 miles away); Murder of Lamar Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookhaven.
May 12, 2018
2. Temple B'nai Sholom Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2018.
