The Touro Synagoge was dedicated in 1763 in Newport, Rhode Island.
You can learn more about it at: http://www.tourosynagogue.org/
The address of the Touro Synagogue is: 85 Touro St, New Orleans, LA 02840
Touro Synagogue was created in 1763.
The web address of the Touro Synagogue is: tourosynagogue.org
The phone number of the Touro Synagogue is: 401-847-4794.
Touro Synagogue.
Newport, Rhode Island
1759-1763
Rhode Island
Construction began in 1759 and was completed in 1763.
Touro Synagogue in Newport was founded in 1763 and is probably the second oldest in the United States.
Only the "Touro Synagogue" in Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1763, is also the oldest synagogue (still standing) in the United States.
The oldest synagogue which has been used continuously in the fifty states would be Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. However, there are several older synagogues in the Caribbean which have also been in continuous use. The oldest of those inside of current United States territory is in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Note: When the synagogues were built Rhode Island and the US Virgin Islands were in British and Dutch control respectively. The Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, is the oldest Jewish house of worship on the North American mainland that is still standing and in use today. (1759)