Newton in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lutheran Church Tablet
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 6, 2020
1. Lutheran Church Tablet Marker
This tablet is dedicated to the Glory of God and the commemorate the unbroken record of the preaching of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ on or near this site since 1757 A.D. This church, known as Old St. Paul's Church, first known as "Dutch Meeting House" is the mother church of most of the Reformed and Lutheran Churches of Western North Carolina. The present brick building is the third edifice of the congregation.
This marker erected by The Eastern District American Lutheran Church A.D. 1956
Erected 1956 by The Eastern District American Lutheran Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 35° 40.657′ N, 81° 14.594′ W. Marker is in Newton, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is on Old Conover-Startown Road, 0.1 miles West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton NC 28658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker); Charles H. Mebane (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wilson Warlick (approx. 1.2 miles away); M.L. McCorkle (approx. 1˝ miles away); Catawba County Confederate Memorial
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 6, 2020
2. Lutheran Church Tablet Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 6, 2020
3. Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 6, 2020
4. Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
