Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Congregation Beth Israel

“Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself" - Leviticus 19: 18

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010

1. Congregation Beth Israel Marker

Inscription. A religious school was organized in the Nadler home for the children of 10 Jewish families in 1903. From these roots came the first formal worship service in 1908.

The cornerstone for the sanctuary was laid on March 8, 1922 with both Jewish and Masonic rites. The sanctification was celebrated on February 23, 1923.

While the dedication of the Zemurray Social Hall on March 25, 1960 was marred by a fire-bombing, the Congregation has steadfastly remained committed to both its Jewish heritage and its community.

Dedicated by Congregation Beth Israel and The Etowah County Historical Society 1998.

Erected 1998 by Etowah County Historical Society.

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 month for this entry is February 1778.

Location. 34° 0.844′ N, 86° 0.701′ W. Marker is in Gadsden, Alabama, in Etowah County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 761 Chestnut Street, Gadsden AL 35901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Etowah County, Alabama (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Colonel Hood House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gunn-Bellenger House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Luther Sibert Major General U.S. Army (Ret.) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eleventh Street School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gadsden Times-News Building (approx. half a mile away); Gadsden Amphitheater (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gadsden.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010

2. Congregation Beth Israel Marker

Congregation Beth Israel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010

3. Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Israel Corner Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 18, 2010

4. Congregation Beth Israel Corner Stone

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.