Portsmouth in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Temple Israel
1910
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014
1. Temple Israel Marker
Jewish House
of Worship in
New Hampshire
Star of David
New Hampshire's Jewish
community dates back to
the pre colonial ear.
Temple Israel, established
as a formally organized
community in 1910,
affirmed the American
principles of freedom
of religion and assembly.
Erected by City of Portsmouth, Temple Israel, The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation., and the Synagogues series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 43° 4.584′ N, 70° 45.352′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of State Street and Penhallow Street on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth NH 03801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Treaty of Portsmouth 1905 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ceilia Layton Thaxter (about 400 feet away); Nation's Oldest Bank (about 400 feet away); Siras Bruce (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014
2. Temple Israel
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014
3. Temple Israel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
