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CityNatchezStateMS

Historical NameTemple Beth Israel

Year Built1905
Building TypeSynagogue

Address606 Washington Street

Current Namesynagogue, museum

Name of Builder 1H. A.Overbeck (Dallas)

Name of Builder 2

Name of Builder 3

ListingThe National Register, 1979, as an element of the Natchez-on-top-of-the Hill Historic District,

3/31/79

DescriptionThis synagogue is a monument to the Greek Revival form of architecture with a massive golden

 colored dome dominating the white brick and stone building. The Synagogue's organ is

registered with the National Historical Organ Society.

StyleGreek Revival

Bibliography

SignificanceAs the Oldest Jewish Congregation in Mississippi this synagogue building gives evidence of the

accepted and grand life the Jews experienced in Natchez.

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