Near Pflugerville in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
1. St. John Church Marker
German settlers who came to Richland community in the 1860s worshiped originally in private homes. Nineteen charter members, under leadership of the Rev. G. Haehnelt, organized the St. John German Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1878. Church land was given for a schoolhouse where services were held until the first sanctuary was built in 1884. The second was erected in 1891 and replaced by the present building in 1925. Services were conducted in German until the 1930s. In 1960 the congregation became affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14433.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 30° 25.391′ N, 97° 32.03′ W. Marker is near Pflugerville, Texas, in Travis County. Marker is on Cameron Road north of Magnolia Ranch Cove, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17701 Cameron Road, Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richland School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pfluger Cemetery (approx. one mile away); New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 3.1 miles away);
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
2. St. John Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
