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http://www.isjl.org/history/archive/ms/lexington.htm has Jewish Community history and photos. [January 2009]

1919 Jewish population was 83 according to "Directory of Jewish Local Organizations in the United States" pp. 330-583 in American Jewish Year Book 5680 September 25,1919 to Sept. 12, 1920; volume 21. Edited by Harry Schneiderman for the American Jewish Comm. and submitted by Alan Hirschfeld

General Holmes County information. [August 2005]

 

Temple Beth El: 601.834.2674 (Reform) [August 2005]

Temple Beth El history and photos. [January 2009]

... An eclectic wooden building with Neoclassical features. Source: http://isjm.best.vwh.net/Buildings/records/BR238.htm. Tel: 662-834-2674 [August 2005]

By 1905, Lexington Jews had formed a congregation, Temple Beth El. The land for the synagogue and the congregation’s cemetery was donated by Herrman and Lewis.