Historical Marker

Temple Beth Israel

Macon · Bibb County · Erected 2020

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Macon's Jewish community organized this congregation in 1859, originally following German Orthodox tradition before embracing Reform Judaism by 1880. Its Neoclassical temple on Cherry Street was completed in 1902.

About this site

Temple Beth Israel is a historical marker in Macon, Bibb County, erected in 2020. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Bibb County, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.8392, -83.6336 near Macon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Johnston-Hay House (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Historic Home of Dr. James Mercer Green, Judge Asa Holt House, and Fencing from Findlay Foundry.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.8392, -83.6336 · Macon, Bibb County

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