Historical MarkerK'Nesseth Israel Synagogue
Baytown · Harris County · Dedicated 1991 · THC Atlas #5201010710
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
In response to area population growth following the early 20th century Goose Creek oil field boom, twenty incorporating members formed the K'Nesseth Israel congregation in 1928 to serve the area's Jewish residents. They hired Houston architect Leonard Gabert to design this synagogue, which was completed in 1930. Outstanding features of the structure include its barrel vault roof, round-headed stained glass windows, and arched brickwork entry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
About this site
K'Nesseth Israel Synagogue is a historical marker in Baytown, Harris County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7339, -94.9682 near Baytown. The nearest cataloged historic site is Baytown Historical Museum (museum), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Baytown Post Office, Magnolia Cemetery (Baytown), and The Baytown Sun.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010710. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
