Marker Inscription
Jewish families in Wharton began meeting together for worship services about 1899. The congregation received its official charter in 1913 and was registered as Shearith Israel Synagogue. A synagogue building was erected on S. Rusk Street in 1921, and J. Keilin was the first rabbi. A cemetery was established on N. Alabama Rd. in 1937. A new synagogue in the shape of the shield of David was built on Old Lane City Rd. in 1956. The congregation continues to draw members from numerous towns and is a leading force in area civic and religious activities. (1988)
About this site
Shearith Israel Synagogue is a historical marker in Wharton, Wharton County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Wharton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 128 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3271, -96.0827 near Wharton. The nearest cataloged historic site is World War II Prisoner of War Camp, Site of (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bernstein, Moses, House, Elliott, E. Clyde and Mary, House, and Merrell--Roten House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5481004663. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
