Frelsburg in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trinity Lutheran Church
Of Frelsburg
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
1. Trinity Lutheran Church Marker
William Frels came to Texas from Germany in 1834 and joined other pioneers settling here. Frontier pastors such as the Rev. J.C. Ervendberg cared for their religious needs. In 1855 Frels gave sites for a church and cemetery and the Rev. C. Roehm organized the congregation. For years the pastors taught a day school. The Texas Evangelical Synod met here on various occasions. The present sanctuary replaced an earlier one destroyed in a windstorm. In 1930 Trinity joined with other congregations to originate the American Lutheran Church. English language services began in 1932.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5564.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 29° 52.279′ N, 96° 32.968′ W. Marker is in Frelsburg, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1291 0.1 miles west of McElroy Lane, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2309 FM 1291, New Ulm TX 78950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Frelsburg
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. The entrance to the Trinity Lutheran Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
3. The view of the Trinity Lutheran Church from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
