Mercedes in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
1. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
The Rev. E.J. Moebus was sent by officials of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod to establish Lutheran congregations in the Rio Grande Valley. Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel Church organized at Mercedes on October 30, 1910. The American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Co. gave property located along the railroad tracks to the group, and the church's first building was dedicated on May 28, 1911. The congregation later sold the property and purchased land on Washington and West Third streets. Although the original church building was moved to the new location in 1920, another structure was built and dedicated on the site in 1929. In 1945, the church was renamed Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. (2009)
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15788.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1911.
Location. 26° 8.937′ N, 97° 55.076′ W. Marker is in Mercedes, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of West Third Street and South Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 West Third Street, Mercedes TX 78570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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 walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hidalgo County Bank and Trust Company
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Mercedes Enterprise (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
2. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
3. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
