Gemiluth Chessed, Port Gibson
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Gemiluth Chessed is a Moorish Revival synagogue in Port Gibson, Mississippi. It is the oldest surviving synagogue in the state and the only building of this architectural style. It was built in 1892 by a community of Jewish immigrants from German states and Alsace-Lorraine. Due to declining population as people moved to larger urban areas, the congregation closed in 1986. ()
Alternative names: Completed: 1892 (132 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 31°57'32"N, 90°58'58"W
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Port Gibson
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Gemiluth Chessed – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wintergreen Cemetery, Jewish Cemetery.
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Which popular attractions are close to Gemiluth Chessed?
Nearby attractions include Jewish Cemetery, Port Gibson (8 min walk), Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson (14 min walk).
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