Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cnesses Israel Synagogue
Photographed by Paul F, July 24, 2009
1. Cnesses Israel Synagogue Marker
North side of two sided marker
Upon this site stood Cnesses Israel Synagogue, the first Jewish congregation in Brown County dedicated September 4, 1904 (24 Elul 5664). Designed by local architect Henry A. Foeller, the synagogue was Moorish in design and had two octagonal towers flanking a central arched entry.
Erected 2005 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 494.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1835.
Location. 44° 30.793′ N, 88° 0.393′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Pine Street and North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Pine Street. Marker is on the southwest corner of the intersection of Pine and Jackson Streets, directly opposite Whitney Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 726 Pine Street, Green Bay WI 54304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Green Bay Press-Gazette (approx. 0.3 miles away); Columbus Community Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Spirit of the Northwest (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kellogg Public Library and Neville Public Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birthplace Of The Packers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hotel Northland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Liberty Bell Replica (approx. 0.4 miles away); Remember: September 11, 2001 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Also see . . . Cnesses Israel Synagogue. Congregation website homepage:
The congregation has moved to 222 S. Baird St., in Green Bay. (Submitted on July 12, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by Paul F, July 24, 2009
2. Cnesses Israel Synagogue Marker
South side of two sided marker
Photographed by Paul F, July 24, 2009
3. Cnesses Israel Synagogue Marker
The site is now a vacant lot.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,660 times since then and 120 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2012, by Eric Kuntz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
