Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
1. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Marker
oldest, organized by German settlers (c.1747)
who first worshiped in log building just west
of this site. Parish records date from 1769.
Strasburg's first school conducted by the
congregation and its schoolmaster, Simon Harr,
from 1776 to 1815.
During the war between the states the brick
building erected on this site in 1844 was
used by Federal troops as a hospital, arsenal,
and stable, the bell tower and facade were
completed in 1893.
presented by
The Lucy Ludwig Class
1961
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 38° 59.452′ N, 78° 21.76′ W. Marker is in Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Fort Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street. Located in front of the Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 West Washington Street, Strasburg VA 22657, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Strasburg (a few steps from this marker); Stonewall's Surprise (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named
this page online
Also see . . . Strasburg church book 'a history of the area'. City website entry (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
2. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
The marker stands at the retaining wall just to the right. Note the founding stone under the largest bay window (sand colored block). It reads, "St. Paul's Ev. L.C. 1844 1892," indicating the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with original church building and addition dates.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014
3. Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014
4. Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Chruch
1844
1892
1844
1892
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
5. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
