Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mineola's Jewish Community
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. Mineola's Jewish Community Marker
Jewish immigrants who came to Texas through Galveston started arriving by train in Mineola shortly after its establishment in 1873. Many soon established businesses near the intersection of Broad and Johnson Streets, including Simon and Aaron Munzesheimer; brothers Nathan and Hiram Sodekson; Emmanuel “Buddie” Mayer; and prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist Isaac Bromberg. Other leading Jewish families in Mineola included the Goldmans, Krausses, Weiners and Zuckermans. The contributions by the early Jewish families of Mineola played a major role in the economic, cultural and social development of the city.Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15997.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 32° 39.813′ N, 95° 29.378′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Coleman Family Drug Store and Clinic (within shouting distance of this marker); Mineola Opera Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Public Mineral Water Well (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Bros. Grocery and Feed Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Select Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saloons in Mineola (about 300 feet away); Gov. James Stephen Hogg and Wood County (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. Marker is across street, to right of mural.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
