Goose Creek in Baytown in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
K'Nesseth Israel Synagogue
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 17, 2012
1. K'Nesseth Israel Synagogue Marker
In response to area population growth following the early 20th century Goose Creek oil field boom, twenty incorporating members formed the K'Nesseth Israel congregation in 1928 to serve the area's Jewish residents. They hired Houston architect Leonard Gabert to design this synagogue, which was completed in 1930. Outstanding features of the structure include its barrel vault roof, round-headed stained glass windows, and arched brickwork entry.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10710.)
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 1928.
Location. 29° 44.03′ N, 94° 58.089′ W. Marker is in Baytown, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Goose Creek. It is at the intersection of West Sterling Avenue and North Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sterling Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baytown TX 77520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, 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: Baytown Post Office (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Baytown (approx. 0.2 miles
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Also see . . . Baytown's K'Nesseth Israel: the little congregation that could. Jewish Herald-Voice (July 1, 2010) (Submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 17, 2012
2. K'Nesseth Israel Synagogue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2. submitted on March 17, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
