FIRST - Jewish Synagogue in New Mexico - Las Vegas, New Mexico
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BruceS
N 35° 35.621 W 105° 13.128
13S E 480179 N 3938905
Plaque marking location of the first Jewish place of worship in New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMECY6
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
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The plaque is located on the Old Post Office building which now serves as the offices for the Las Vegas School District. The Montefiori Temple was built circa 1884 at this location. It was moved in 1925 to 8th and Columbia to make way for the post office building. The Montefiori Temple now serves as the Newman Center for New Mexico Highlands University.
Text of plaque:
Site of First
Jewish House Of Worship
In New Mexico Territory
Temple Montefiori
1884
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