Wharton in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shearith Israel Synagogue

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. Shearith Israel Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Jewish families in Wharton began meeting together for worship services about 1899. The congregation received its official charter in 1913 and was registered as Shearith Israel Synagogue. A synagogue building was erected on S. Rusk Street in 1921, and J. Keilin was the first Rabbi. A cemetery was established on N. Alabama Road in 1937. A new synagogue in the shape of the shield of David was built on Old Lane City Road in 1956. The congregation continues to draw members from numerous towns and is a leading force in area civic and religious activities.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4663.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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

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(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.

The Shearith Israel Synagogue Marker just pasted the cemetery entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. The Shearith Israel Synagogue Marker just pasted the cemetery entrance

The view of the Shearith Israel Cemetery from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. The view of the Shearith Israel Cemetery from across the street

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 504 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.