OLDEST - Jewish Temple West of Mississippi River
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BruceS
N 38° 34.465 W 092° 10.248
15S E 572230 N 4269876
Historic Jewish temple in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM5790
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2008
Views: 30
The Temple Beth El was built in 1883. The Temple is the oldest temple west of the Mississippi River that is still in use. The brick building is in a Gothic Revival style. The Temple is well maintained and continues to serve its Jewish congregation.
Temple Beth El is a contributing building in the Missouri State Capitol Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Website below
Location of coordinates: Front door of temple
Web Site: [Web Link]
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