Temple Israel Museum

At 10,000 feet above sea level, Leadville, Colorado is one of America's highest towns. Just off the city's main commercial street sits the Temple Israel Museum. The building was designed by George E. King and constructed by Robert Murdock in 1884 to serve the town's growing Jewish community.

As the mining industry in the region declined, the Jewish population dwindled and the house of worship fell into disuse and disrepair. Over the years, the building served a variety of purposes until a restoration project began in 2001. Today, the restored synagogue now houses a museum that details the Jewish history of Leadville. Inside includes a fascinating collection of objects that date back to the late 1800s. It also serves as a research center. 

Though not stated at the synagogue, this may be the highest Jewish house of worship in the world, as Leadville is located 10,157 feet above sea level.