Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Synagogue

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 16, 2007

1. First Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Trenton’s first Jewish organization, Mount Sinai Cemetery Association, formed November 19, 1857, later known as Har Sinai Hebrew Congregation, began regular synagogue services at this site in 1860.

Erected by Har Sinai Temple, Centennial Committee.

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 date for this entry is November 19, 1827.

Location. 40° 13.228′ N, 74° 45.983′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. It is on West State Street 0.1 miles west of Warren Street, on the right when traveling west. On the fence in front of the Mary Roebling State Office Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 West State Street, Trenton NJ 08608, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey

and in Greater Princeton.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Many Meetings During the Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Government House (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Hunt House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Professional Basketball Game (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the 1776 Hunterdon County Court House and Gaol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Douglass House (about 300 feet away); War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 16, 2007

2. First Synagogue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,384 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.