About this property
Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Meridian, Mississippi, in the United States. Founded in 1868 and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, the congregation's first permanent house of worship was a Middle Eastern-style building constructed in 1879. The congregation moved to another building built in the Greek Revival style in 1906, and in 1964 moved to a more modern building, out of which they still operate.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 89000169. It was listed on March 22, 1989.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Beth Israel Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Beth Israel Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Beth Israel Cemetery?
Beth Israel Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beth Israel Cemetery?
The period of significance for Beth Israel Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Beth Israel Cemetery?
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