Near Lincoln in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. John Lutheran Church

By Larry D. Moore, June 22, 2019

1. St. John Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

With the assistance of pastors from neighboring communities, a Lutheran congregation was organized to serve the Lincoln community in April 1886. The Rev. Th. Wolfram arrived in 1887 to serve as St. John's first resident pastor. Ministers in the early years also filled the role of teachers at the school located on the church grounds. An 1892 sanctuary constructed during the pastorate of the Rev. Louis Ernst served the congregation until it was damaged in a 1957 tornado. St. John Lutheran Church stands as an important part of the heritage of Lee County.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8173.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 30° 16.312′ N, 96° 58.652′ W. Marker is near Lincoln, Texas, in Lee County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1624 0.8 miles west of State Highway 21, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln TX 78948, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this

St. John Lutheran Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Larry D. Moore, June 22, 2019

2. St. John Lutheran Church and Marker

The marker can be seen far to the left in this view of the church.

marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Paul Baptist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); Bethel Union Baptist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (approx. 6.7 miles away); Fletcher Home (approx. 6.7 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.7 miles away); First Baptist Church of Giddings (approx. 6.7 miles away); Lee County Courthouse (approx. 6.7 miles away); Lee County (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.