Temple Israel, Lafayette

Name: Temple Israel
Address: Lafayette, United States

#18 among attractions in Lafayette

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Facts and practical information

Temple Israel is a historic synagogue located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Its 1867 building is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States. ()

Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 40°25'0"N, 86°53'16"W

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Ellsworth RomigLafayette United States

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Temple Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Columbian Park Zoo, Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Moses Fowler House.

0.9 miE
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Columbian Park Zoo, Lafayette
25 min walk • The Columbian Park Zoo is a seasonal zoo located in Lafayette, Indiana at Columbian Park. The zoo is home to more than 190 animals from over 90 species.
~1790 ftNW
Tower
Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Lafayette
9 min walk • The Tippecanoe County Courthouse is located on the public square in the city of Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The public square is located between the north-south 3rd and 4th Streets and between the east-west Main and Columbia Streets.
~1580 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Lafayette
8 min walk • The Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art is a public museum in Lafayette, Indiana, housing the largest collection of Indiana art anywhere in the world. The museum is located in the Potter-Haan Mansion at 920 E State Street.
~470 ftE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Moses Fowler House, Lafayette
3 min walk • The Moses Fowler House is located at the corner of 10th and South streets in Lafayette, Indiana. The house is considered the finest example of a large Gothic Revival residence still standing in the United States. Upon his death in 1889, aged 74, Fowler had accumulated a fortune of an estimated three million dollars.
0.4 miN
Religious school, Church
Saint James Lutheran Church and School, Lafayette
12 min walk • Saint James Lutheran Church and School located in Lafayette, Indiana was founded in 1850 by German immigrants, is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and is a Confessional Lutheran congregation with approximately 800 active members. Average weekly worship attendance is approximately 550 at four services.
1.2 miNW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture
Brothers Purdue, West Lafayette
30 min walk • The Purdue State Bank Building is a historic structure in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, designed by American architect and Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor Louis Sullivan.
~1730 ftNW
Monuments and statues
LaFayette Fountain, Lafayette
9 min walk • Lafayette Fountain is an 1887 fountain by sculptor Lorado Taft, in the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette, Indiana. The fountain is composed of a number of tiered bowls with a marble statue of the Marquis de LaFayette on top.
~1200 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette
6 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. It is located at 1207 Columbia Street in Lafayette, Indiana. It is also a contributing property in the St. Mary Historic District.
~920 ftN
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Upper Main Street Historic District, Lafayette
5 min walk • Upper Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Sixth Street was the City of Lafayette's eastern boundary when it was originally platted.
~1490 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette
8 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Founded by Parson Samuel R. Johnson, early services were held beginning in 1836–37 in the counting room of Thomas Benbridge. Benbridge had an accounting office. The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St.
~1740 ftNW
Church
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette
9 min walk • Trinity United Methodist Church, the first church in Lafayette, Indiana, was established in 1824, before the city was founded. The first meetings were held in the old log courthouse; the church was formally organized in 1827 with ten members. Trinity United Methodist is located at 314 North Sixth Street in Lafayette, Indiana 47901.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Israel?

Nearby attractions include Moses Fowler House, Lafayette (3 min walk), Ellsworth Historic District, Lafayette (3 min walk), MatchBOX, Lafayette (4 min walk), William Potter House, Lafayette (4 min walk).

How to get to Temple Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Israel:

Bus

CItyBus Center (12 min walk)
Happy Hollow BUS602W • Lines: 5A (28 min walk)

Train

Lafayette (13 min walk)