New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Protestant Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021

1. First Protestant Church Marker

Inscription. Site of "The German Protestant Church" chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 and organized in that year.

Erected 1948 by DeZavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association, and Daughters and Sons of the Heroes of Texas. (Marker Number 1857.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 29° 42.066′ N, 98° 7.347′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of South Seguin Avenue (State Highway 46) and West Coll Street, on the right when traveling south on South Seguin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 172 West Coll Street, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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: The Faust Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlers' Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Carl W. Groos Home (about 300 feet away); Old Krause Building (about 600 feet away); Stephen Klein Home (about 700 feet away); Hinmann House (about 700 feet away); August and Karoline Tolle House (about 800 feet away); Dr. Theodore Koester Home (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021

2. First Protestant Church

First Protestant Church Dedication Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 1, 2021

3. First Protestant Church Dedication Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.