Marker Number |
10107 |
Atlas Number |
5171010107 |
Marker Title |
St. Paul Lutheran Church |
Index Entry |
Saint Paul Lutheran Church |
Address |
|
City |
Fredericksburg |
County |
Gillespie |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
526514 |
UTM Northing |
3354649 |
Subject Codes |
Lutheran denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches |
Marker Year |
1969 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
take RR 1631 NE approx. 10 miles |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Oldest rural Lutheran church in Gillespie County. The Rev. M. Haag served as first pastor. Charter members numbered 17. A frame building with walls of rough boxing planks was dedicated June 22, 1884. Size: 25 x 30 feet with a 40-foot tower. Cost: $600. In 1890 building was enlarged, interior finished, beaded ceiling installed. Altar niche was added, interior finished with sheet rock and exterior covered with tin in 1928-29. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |