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Temple Beth-El

Corsicana, Navarro County

Marker Text

The earliest Jewish settlers in Corsicana arrived in 1871, the year rail lines were built to the area. In 1898 a group of reformed Jews established Temple Beth-El. Two years later they built this house of worship, which features two distinctive octagonal towers with onion-shaped domes. Corsicana's Jewish residents have made many significant contributions to the city's growth and development, and the Temple now serves as a reminder of their rich heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Marker Details

Address 208 S. 15th St.
Location Description
Marker # 11642
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Jewish topics; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.089036, -96.467933

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