Old Beth Israel Synagogue, Greenville

Name: Old Beth Israel Synagogue
Address: Greenville, United States

#55 among attractions in Greenville

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The Old Beth Israel Synagogue is a historic religious building at 307 Townes Street in the Stone Avenue neighborhood of Greenville, South Carolina. It is a single-story Classical Revival brick building with stone trim. This first Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Greenville was designed by Joseph Cunningham, a local architect, and built in 1929-30 for a congregation founded in 1910. The congregation moved to a larger space in 1957. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 34°51'29"N, 82°23'52"W

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Central Greenville (Viola Street Area)Greenville United States

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Old Beth Israel Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville County Museum of Art, Upcountry History Museum.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sporting events in the Upstate region. Known to locals as "The Well," this versatile venue offers a dynamic array of programming...
1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville
32 min walk • Nestled in the charming West End district of Greenville, South Carolina, Fluor Field is a classic American ballpark that captures the spirit of baseball while offering a modern experience for fans of the sport. Modeled after Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston...
~1070 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville
6 min walk • The Greenville County Museum of Art is an art museum located in Greenville, South Carolina.
~1550 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Upcountry History Museum, Greenville
8 min walk • The Upcountry History Museum is a history museum in Greenville, South Carolina that displays the regional history of fifteen upstate South Carolina counties from the early 18th century to the present.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Peace Center, Greenville
20 min walk • The Peace Center is a performing arts center located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is composed of a concert hall, theater, and amphitheatre. Located adjacent to Falls Park, the center hosts over 300 events each year, including classical music, Broadway shows, and appearances by popular artists such as David Copperfield.
0.5 miS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Greenville
14 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. which was consecrated in 1854. The church and its courtyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Christ Church and Churchyard. It is the oldest organized religious body and the oldest church building remaining in Greenville.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Centre Stage, Greenville
17 min walk • Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat theater in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The theater maintains a full-time staff of seven and produces between six and eight mainstage productions each year, in addition to a wide variety of other entertainment and nightlife activities.
0.5 miW
Church
Third Presbyterian Church, Greenville
13 min walk • Third Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Greenville, South Carolina, restored as a place of worship by the congregation of Trinity Church of Greenville, for which the latter received a 2016 State Preservation Honor Award from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
John Wesley United Methodist Church, Greenville
18 min walk • John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 101 E. Court Street in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The church was founded in 1866 by James R. Rosemond, who was a former slave. It was originally named Silver Hill United Methodist Episcopal Church, and was renamed after John Wesley in 1902.
~1530 ftSE
Historical place, Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery, Greenville
8 min walk • Springwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest municipal cemetery in the state and has approximately 7,700 marked, and 2,600 unmarked, graves.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Richland Cemetery, Greenville
17 min walk • Richland Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was established in 1884 by the City of Greenville as the first municipal "colored" cemetery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Beth Israel Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Heritage, Greenville (2 min walk), Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville (6 min walk), The Children's Museum of the Upstate, Greenville (6 min walk), Springwood Cemetery, Greenville (8 min walk).

How to get to Old Beth Israel Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Beth Israel Synagogue:

Bus

Park Ave @ Bi-Lo • Lines: 11K, 12L (2 min walk)
Parker @ Main St • Lines: 11K (3 min walk)

Train

Greenville (23 min walk)