East Market District in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
St. John’s Evanglical Church
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
1. St. John’s Evanglical Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John’s Evanglical Church. .
St. John’s Evanglical Church. German congregation founded, 1843. The first local church to join Evangelical Church Society of the West, 1856, pioneer of Evangelical Synod of North America. Hosted first general conference of Society 1859, at church on Hancock Street built, 1848. Maintained school, 1849-1882; from 1869, in schoolhouse on site of present Parish Hall.
Dedicated to memory of Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D. . ( back )
St. John’s Evanglical Church. Cornerstone laying for present Gothic structure, June 24, 1866. Completion and dedication were in October, 1867. English services begun, 1893. Longest of the pastorates was held 1936-67 by the Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D. Denominational mergers in 1934 and 1957 brought present membership in The United Church of Christ.
Dedicated to memory of Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D..
St. John’s Evanglical Church
German congregation founded, 1843. The first local church to join Evangelical Church Society of the West, 1856, pioneer of Evangelical Synod of North America. Hosted first general conference of Society 1859, at church on Hancock Street built, 1848. Maintained school, 1849-1882; from 1869, in schoolhouse on site of present Parish Hall.
Dedicated to memory of Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D.
( back )
St. John’s Evanglical Church
Cornerstone laying for present Gothic structure, June 24, 1866. Completion and dedication were in October, 1867. English services begun, 1893. Longest of the pastorates was held 1936-67 by the Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D. Denominational mergers in 1934 and 1957 brought present membership in The United Church of Christ.
Dedicated to memory of Rev. Theodore S. Schlundt, D.D.
Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society · Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1546.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1866.
Location. 38° 15.215′
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N, 85° 44.425′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in the East Market District. Marker is at the intersection of E Market Street and S Clay Street, on the right when traveling west on E Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 633 E Market Street, Louisville KY 40202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
