Touro Synagogue - Newport RI
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nomadwillie
N 41° 29.357 W 071° 18.736
19T E 306973 N 4595655
The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today.
Waymark Code: WM5KMZ
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2009
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The oldest synagogue in the United States
The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.
State/States the Park is located...: Rhode Island
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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