B'nai Abraham Synagogue, Virginia

Name: B'nai Abraham Synagogue
Address: Virginia, United States

#3 among attractions in Virginia

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B'nai Abraham Synagogue is a former synagogue in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was constructed in 1909 as the first purpose-built synagogue on the Iron Range. It served as the heart of the local Jewish community in the early 20th century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of religion and social history. It was nominated for attesting both to the ethnic diversity of the Iron Range and to the commonality of its immigrant groups maintaining cohesion around religious centers. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 47°31'7"N, 92°32'10"W

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B'nai Abraham Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Hockey Hall of Fame, Olcott Park, Church of St. John the Baptist, Olcott Park Greenhouse.

3.3 miS
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