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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 advisor and beloved humanitarian to the entire city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3016, -94.7911 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Galveston Movement (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Eaton Memorial Chapel, Levy, J., and First Baptist Church of Galveston.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167008237. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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