Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Temple Beth Israel

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2015

1. Temple Beth Israel Marker

Inscription.
Originally named Kehilath Jacob, Clarksdale’s first synagogue was built here in 1910. In celebration of the new temple, a Torah was shipped from New York City and carried to the temple by members of the congregation. In 1929, a larger temple was constructed on Catalpa Street. Beth Israel’s first Rabbi was Aaron Freyman.

Erected 2010 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the Synagogues series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 12.274′ N, 90° 34.541′ W. Marker is in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in Coahoma County. It is on Delta Avenue 0.1 miles north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale MS 38614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Memphis.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 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: Carnegie Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard Ford (about 400 feet away); Clarksdale (about 500 feet away); Hicks-Tarzi Memorial Grotto (about 800 feet away); J.W. Cutrer House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennessee Williams (approx. 0.2 miles away); WROX Radio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harvey B. Heidelberg (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksdale.

Also see . . . Clarksdale, Mississippi. Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities website entry (Submitted on October 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Former location of Temple (Now a private home) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2015

2. Former location of Temple (Now a private home)

Looking south on Delta Avenue. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2015

3. Looking south on Delta Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,889 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.