Near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, June 13, 2020
1. St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Marker
In November 1883, residents of the North Grape Creek community, later known as Cave Creek, formed a German Lutheran congregation, which they named St. Paulus Evangelische Gemeinde an Nord Grape Creek. Conrad Herbort gave land for a sanctuary, cemetery and parsonage. The first burial in the cemetery dates to March 1884, and grave markers feature German inscriptions and ornate ironwork. Church members continue to use the cemetery, which remains a link to the many individuals and families who have contributed over the years to the church and community.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13316.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1884.
Location. 30° 19.393′ N, 98° 43.404′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1631 3 miles north of Ranch to Market Road 2721, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9732 FM 1631 Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Paul Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower South Grape Creek School (approx. 6.9 miles away); General E. Kirby Smith, C.S.A. (approx. 6.9 miles away);
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Also see . . . Cave Creek community. (Submitted on September 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 18, 2021
2. The view of the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery and Marker from the front of the cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, June 13, 2020
3. St. Paul Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on September 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
