Wharton in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Shearith Israel Synagogue
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4663.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 29° 19.624′ N, 96° 4.959′ W. Marker is in Wharton, Texas, in Wharton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Alabama Road and East Ahldag Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Alabama Road. The marker is located just inside the front gate of the Cemetery on the left side. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wharton TX 77488, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of World War II Prisoner of War Camp (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Wharton (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wharton Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Dan Rather House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wharton.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.