Temple Beth-El
National Register of Historic Places

Temple Beth-El

Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama
Listed
October 2, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002887

About this property

Temple Beth-El is a historic Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 301 East Thirteenth Street, in Anniston, Alabama, United States. The synagogue was built in 1891 in the Romanesque Revival style. The synagogue was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985. Established as a congregation in 1888, and supported by the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society that was established in 1890, the congregation completed the building in 1891 and, by 1893, was dedicated as free of debt. As of November 2018, the rabbi was Lauren Cohn, appointed earlier that year.

Location

301 E. Thirteenth St.
Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama
33.66115, -85.82586

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Munford / Anniston Area
1865Civil War
0.6 mi

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When was Temple Beth-El listed on the National Register?

Temple Beth-El was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Temple Beth-El?

Temple Beth-El is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Temple Beth-El?

The period of significance for Temple Beth-El is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.

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