Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. James Lutheran Church

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

1. St. James Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. St. James was Concord's first Lutheran Church, established in 1843 by a number of Coldwater Lutehrans who wished to worship closer to their Concord homes. It was situated on Fayetteville Road (now Corban Avenue SE), oneo quarter mile east of St. James' current location. This image shows the original church as well as the adjacent school and cemetery. Although these original buildings are no longer present, the church cemetery remains today, surrounded by a black metal fence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 35° 24.572′ N, 80° 34.835′ W. Marker is in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is on Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Union St S, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scotia Seminary (here, next to this marker); Odell, Coleman, and Gibson Mills (here, next to this marker); Concord Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); City Hall / Street Car (here, next to this marker); Community Center / Canteen (here, next to this marker); First Cabarrus Courthouse (a few

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steps from this marker); Red Hill Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Commerical Building (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

St. James Lutheran Church Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

2. St. James Lutheran Church Marker and Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.