Gemiluth Chessed, Moorish Revival synagogue in Port Gibson, Mississippi, United States.
The Gemiluth Chessed synagogue features a brick exterior with arched windows incorporating stained glass designs that follow Moorish keyhole patterns throughout the structure.
Established in 1892 by Jewish immigrants from German states and Alsace-Lorraine, the synagogue served its congregation until 1986 when membership declined to two people.
The building represents the religious life of 50 to 60 Jewish families who contributed to Port Gibson's commerce and cotton trade during the late nineteenth century.
Located at 706 Church Street, the synagogue building maintains its structural integrity through preservation efforts after being saved from demolition in 1987.
The structure combines a Russian-style cupola with a Moorish-style keyhole doorway, making it the sole completed Moorish Revival synagogue in Mississippi.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1892
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 31.95920,-90.98280
Latest update: March 24, 2025 05:01
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