Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue
Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue in Augusta, Georgia, is the oldest standing synagogue in Georgia.[1] Dedicated in 1869, it is a rare example of a Greek-style synagogue.[2] The synagogue is a contributing property of the Augusta Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.[3] Today, the synagogue is being renovated to house the Augusta Jewish Museum to provide educational opportunities on the history of Judaism in the region.[4]
| Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 The Historic Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue in Augusta, Georgia | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Location | |
| Location | 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Greek Revival |
| Completed | 1869 |
| Designated as NHL | |
  Location in Georgia  Location in United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°28′14″N 81°57′41″W / 33.47043°N 81.96136°WCoordinates: 33°28′14″N 81°57′41″W / 33.47043°N 81.96136°W |
| Part of | Augusta Downtown Historic District (ID04000515) |
| Designated CP | June 11, 2004 |
| Website | |
| augustajewishmuseum | |
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ McCord, Susan (June 2, 2015). "Augusta Commission votes to save two historic buildings". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "2014 — Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue". Historic Augusta, Inc. Historic Augusta, Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Riverwalk and Historic Downtown District". Historic Augusta, Inc. Historic Augusta, Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ McCord, Susan (May 26, 2015). "Costs Down in plan to save historic Augusta buildings". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
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