Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of First Synagogue of Beth El Hebrew Congregation
Erected 1984 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number E-92.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 38° 48.4′ N, 77° 2.805′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. Marker is on North Washington Street (Virginia Route 400) north of Cameron Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 N Washington St, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Henry Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Honorary Pall-Bearers of General George Washington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lord Fairfax House (about 300 feet away); Elisha Cullen Dick, M.D. (about 300 feet away); Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (about 300 feet away); Alexandria Library Sit-In (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,654 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.