Owensville in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Luther's Seal

By Devry Becker Jones, September 16, 2019

1. Luther's Seal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dr. Martin Luther's seal was designed in 1530 while he was staying at the Coburg Fortress during the Diet of Augsburg. A black cross reminds of Christ, the center of faith, which is believed by the heart. The white rose symbolizes the joy, comfort and peace that faith brings. The blue sky is for the promise of heaven, and is surrounded by a ring of gold, because the gift of salvation is more valuable than all treasure.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Owensville Quilt Patterns series list.

Location. 38° 20.584′ N, 91° 29.896′ W. Marker is in Owensville, Missouri, in Gasconade County. Marker is on East Madison Avenue just west of South Hickory Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Madison Avenue, Owensville MO 65066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dogwood Quilt Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Cross Roads (approx. ¼ mile away);

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, September 16, 2019

2. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Soldier's Walk (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Loving Memory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spools (approx. 0.3 miles away); Two Old Timers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensville.

Luther's Seal image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, September 16, 2019

3. Luther's Seal

Plaque on the grounds of the church image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, September 16, 2019

4. Plaque on the grounds of the church

Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church
L.C.M.S.
100th Anniversary
1906 - 2006

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.