Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Early Jewish Congregations

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

1. Early Jewish Congregations Marker (Side A)

Inscription. The Temple was created in 1976 by uniting Reform congregations Adath Israel and Brith Sholom. Adath Israel was chartered by Kentucky in 1842; it was the oldest Jewish congregation in Ky., 7th Reform in U.S., a founder of Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Ritual of Isaac M. Wise, founder of Reform Judaism, adopted in 1855.

Brith Sholom formed 1880 by German Jews wishing a traditional service but tending toward reform. They joined UAHC, 1920. Jewish families moving farther east led to the relocation of site and 1976 consolidation. This temple was dedicated 1980. Cemetery is on Preston Highway.
Presented by Jean and Jacques Morris.

Erected 2020 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1923.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Synagogues series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 38° 17.417′ N, 85° 37.827′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is on Lime Kiln Lane north of U.S. 42, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5101 US 42, Louisville KY 40222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Col. Richard Taylor (1744-1829)/George Rudy (1744-1806) (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Marine Division Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); U.S.S. Canberra CA-70 (approx. 1.1 miles away); World War II 75th Division Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 1.1 miles away); Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Zachary Taylor Home (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Zachary Taylor Home (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Early Jewish Congregations Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

2. Early Jewish Congregations Marker (Side B)

Early Jewish Congregations Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

3. Early Jewish Congregations Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.