The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Jewish House of Worship

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

1. First Jewish House of Worship Marker

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Inscription. On this site stood, in 1851, the first Jewish house of worship in the State of Illinois and the middle Northwest.

Kehlath Anshe Mayriv
Congregation Men of the West

Now known as K.A.M. Temple
Established 1847

Dedicated by the Jewish Historical Society of Illinois Oct. 9, 1918

Rededicated by the Congregation on its 100th Anniversary
1947

Rededicated on this site by K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation
October 26, 1975

Erected 1975 by K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 52.702′ N, 87° 37.818′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is at the intersection of South Clark Street and West Jackson Blvd (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on South Clark Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 S Clark St, Chicago IL 60604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Standard Time System in the United States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chicago Board of Trade's Statues (about 400 feet away); Dearborn Street

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(about 500 feet away); Fisher Building (about 500 feet away); Marquette Building (about 500 feet away); Rookery Building (about 600 feet away); Continental and Commercial Bank Building (about 700 feet away); State Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

2. First Jewish House of Worship Marker

full view of marker, from sidewalk

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

3. First Jewish House of Worship Marker

marker, as seen from across the street

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

4. First Jewish House of Worship Marker

artwork at top of marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.