Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Synagogue in Annapolis
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
1. First Synagogue in Annapolis Marker
Kneseth Israel (Assembly of Israel), chartered in 1906, purchased this home in 1910 for use as the first synagogue in Annapolis.
The congregation used the building as a synagogue until 1912, when it moved to larger quarters on Prince George Street.
Erected in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Kneseth Israel charter.
Erected 1996 by Kneseth Israel Congregation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 38° 58.621′ N, 76° 29.446′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is on Duke of Gloucester Street near Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mann's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis (within shouting distance of this marker); Maynard-Burgess House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sign of the Bible (about 300 feet away);
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Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
2. First Synagogue in Annapolis Marker
Marker can be seen behind the blue car, just to the left of the tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,514 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on October 17, 2025, by Joan L Pinsky of Annapolis, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
