Historical MarkerB'Nai Zion Synagogue, Old
El Paso · El Paso County · Dedicated 1985 · THC Atlas #5141003688
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Marker Inscription
Congregation B'Nai Zion was chartered in 1900, and the 35 members initially met in private homes or rented space. This building, the first Jewish synagogue in El Paso, was completed in 1912. The structure features an unusual combination of classical and Gothic revival styling. After B'Nai Zion congregation moved to larger facilities in 1927, this building housed El Paso's First Eastern Orthodox Church. St. Nicholas Greek Church worshiped here for a quarter of a century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1984.
About this site
B'Nai Zion Synagogue, Old is a historical marker in El Paso, El Paso County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in El Paso County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 140 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7631, -106.4933 near El Paso. The nearest cataloged historic site is Burges House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Singer Building, Wallace Apartments, and Women's Club.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5141003688. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
