Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue
Photographed by Jim Evans
1. Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue Marker
Erected in 1870. Cultural and religious center for 85 years. Second oldest temple in Texas. Converted to Masonic Temple in 1953.
Henry Cohen, rabbi from 1888-1950, was noted advisor and beloved humanitarian to the entire city.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8237.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 29° 18.097′ N, 94° 47.467′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of 22nd Street and Sealy Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 22nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822 22nd Street, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Galveston Movement (a few steps from this marker); Eaton Memorial Chapel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Levy & Bro. (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church of Galveston (about 400 feet away); The Rosenberg Library (about 500 feet away); Confederate Mariner: Leon Smith (about 500 feet away); Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); J.F. Smith House (about 600 feet away).
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Also see . . . Article in the Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012
2. Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2. submitted on July 10, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
