Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue

Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue (HM12W1)

Location: Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 18.097', W 94° 47.467'

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Erected in 1870. Cultural and religious center for 85 years. Second oldest temple in Texas. Converted to Masonic Temple in 1953.

Henry Cohen, rabbi from 1888-1950, was noted adviser and beloved humanitarian to the entire city.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967
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HM NumberHM12W1
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Marker Number8237
Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Comittee
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Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 3:48am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 326039 N 3242733
Decimal Degrees29.30161667, -94.79111667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 18.097', W 94° 47.467'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 18' 5.82" N, 94° 47' 28.02" W
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Area Code(s)409, 281
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 848-898 Kempner St, Galveston TX 77550, US
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