Touro in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Touro Synagogue

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 25, 2020

1. Touro Synagogue Marker

Inscription.
The first Jewish Congregation beyond the original thirteen colonies
Shanaria-Chasset (Gates of Mercy) was founded in 1828 by German settlers.

In 1881 it merged with the 1846 Spanish-Portuguese congregation Nefutzoth Yehudah (Dispersed of Judah) to become, under Rev. Isaac Leucht, Touro Synagogue.

Named for Judah Touro (1775-1854) noted New Orleans philanthropist.

The present building was dedicated in 1909 Emile Weil, Architect

Erected 1988 by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list.

Location. 29° 55.585′ N, 90° 6.037′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Touro. It is on St. Charles Avenue east of General Pershing Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4238 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans LA 70115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also

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in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Halfway Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Faubourg Bouligny (about 500 feet away); Academy of the Sacred Heart (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDonogh No. 7 Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ramos Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Stephen Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Salem United Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Also see . . . Official Touro Synagogue Website. (Submitted on May 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 25, 2020

2. Touro Synagogue Marker

Touro Synagogue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 25, 2020

3. Touro Synagogue and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.