Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, January 11, 2025
1. Congregation Ahavath Sholom Marker
Recognized as Fort Worth's first Jewish congregation, Congregation Ahavath Sholom, meaning "Love of Peace", was organized in 1892. William Goldstein served as its first president. The first synagogue, a wooden structure built in 1893 and located at the corner of Hemphill and Jarvis Streets, was relocated to downtown Fort Worth (819 Taylor Street) in 1901. Subsequent growth in the congregation's membership led to the construction of a brick structure at the Taylor site in 1906. An adjoining building, which housed the congregation's Hebrew Institute, was built in 1914.
The Institute's Ladies Auxiliary, organized in 1915, sponsored a Sunday school and assisted charity organizations. Mrs. Sam Rosen was its first president. The Institute served as a community center for military personnel during World Wars I and II. The Men's Club, organized in 1944 with Maurice Rabinowtz as president, develops cultural, social, and athletic interests.
A new synagogue, erected at the corner of 8th and Myrtle Streets, was dedicated in 1952. A synagogue was constructed at this site in 1980. Although the location of the synagogue has changed, it continues to be the focal point for the religious observances of the congregation.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 32° 41.312′ N, 97° 23.627′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of Briarhaven Road and S Hulen Street, on the left when traveling west on Briarhaven Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4050 S Hulen St, Fort Worth TX 76109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Burke Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Lake Como Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Erma Lowe Hall (approx. 2.3 miles away); Alice E. Carlson Elementary School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dave C. Reed Hall (approx. 2.4 miles away); Willburn Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); University United Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, January 11, 2025
2. Congregation Ahavath Sholom Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
