Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016
1. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Organized by Rev. Jesse Hoover on October 14, 1837, with a congregation of 24 families, it was the first Lutheran church in the Fort Wayne area. A school was organized by Rev. Hoover the same year. Originally known as the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the present name was adopted in 1846 when it became part of the newly formed Missouri Synod.
Erected by Allen County - Fort Wayne Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1837.
Location. 41° 4.519′ N, 85° 8.13′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of South Barr Street and East Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north on South Barr Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1126 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Wayne Public High School (within shouting distance of this marker); We celebrate the heritage of the YMCA with these cornerstones. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (about 800 feet away); Richardville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Wayne Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2
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Regarding St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. National Register of Historic Places #82000058.
Also see . . . Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Wikipedia entry:
It is the second oldest Lutheran church in Indiana and the oldest in the northern part of the state. It has long played a prominent role in Indiana Lutheranism and in the Missouri Synod as a whole. The congregation's first sanctuary was constructed in 1839, built on the site of the present sanctuary. The congregation constructed a second, wood frame church in 1847, building an addition to this structure in 1862. The present church was first completed and dedicated in 1889, but a 1903 fire forced a near-complete rebuild of the structure. (Submitted on December 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016
2. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
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3. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016
4. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
5. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
6. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
7. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on November 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6, 7. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
