Jonestown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lloyd Street Synagogue
Historic Baltimore
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
1. Lloyd Street Synagogue Marker
Dedicated September 26, 1845
Restored by Jewish Historical Society of Maryland
As a historic shrine, November 8, 1964
Awarded by the City of Baltimore, Theodore McKeldin Mayor, 1964
Erected 1964 by City of Baltimore.
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.
Location. 39° 17.424′ N, 76° 36.08′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Jonestown. It is at the intersection of Lloyd Street and Watson Street, on the left when traveling south on Lloyd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Lloyd Street Synagogue (here, next to this marker); B'nai Israel Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1029 East Baltimore Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McKim Free School (about 300 feet away); 1023 East Baltimore Street (about 300 feet away); 1017 - 1021 East Baltimore Street
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
2. Lloyd Street Synagogue Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
3. Lloyd Street Synagogue
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
4. Lloyd Street Synagogue Interior
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
5. Star of David Stained Glass Window
Believed to be the first Star of David Window in America.
Library of Congress - HABS
6. Lloyd Street Synagogue - October 1958
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016
7. Rabbi Abraham Schwartz
"Rabbi Abraham Nachman Schwartz was considered the 'Chief Rabbi of Baltimore' during his tenure at Shomrei Mishmeres, the Lloyd Street Synagogue, from 1908 to his death in 1937. A charismatic leader, he was respected for his Talmudic scholarship and loved for his kind, congenial nature. He was also a pragmatic organizational genius who built several communal institutions." -- Jewish Museum of MarylandClose-up of photo in the Jewish Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 24, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 26, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
