Jonestown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lloyd Street Synagogue

Historic Baltimore

By Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016

1. Lloyd Street Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

First Synagogue erected in Maryland
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 39° 17.424′ N, 76° 36.08′ W. Marker is in Jonestown in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker 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.

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); On to Yorktown (about 300 feet away); 1023 East Baltimore Street

By Allen C. Browne, August 28, 2016

2. Lloyd Street Synagogue Marker

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(about 300 feet away); 1017 - 1021 East Baltimore Street (about 400 feet away); 1781 Friends Meeting House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonestown.

Also see . . . Lloyd Street Synagogue. (PDF) B-20, National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Nomination Form (Submitted on September 26, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Lloyd Street Synagogue image. Click for full size.

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3. Lloyd Street Synagogue

Lloyd Street Synagogue Interior image. Click for full size.

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4. Lloyd Street Synagogue Interior

Star of David Stained Glass Window image. Click for full size.

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5. Star of David Stained Glass Window

Believed to be the first Star of David Window in America.

Lloyd Street Synagogue - October 1958 image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress - HABS

6. Lloyd Street Synagogue - October 1958

Rabbi Abraham Schwartz image. Click for full size.

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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 April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 3 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.