Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Rev. Jacob Scherer

(February 7, 1785 - March 2, 1860)

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

1. The Rev. Jacob Scherer Marker

Inscription.

Born in North Carolina. Moved to Texas in 1851. As pastor here, is said to have founded the first English speaking Lutheran Church in Texas, a founder (1857) of Colorado College, first public school in Columbus and one of first in Texas; he and 3 sons made brick and built the college.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4596.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 29° 42.303′ N, 96° 33.563′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Veterans Drive and Milentz Street on Veterans Drive. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church along the driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Veterans Drive, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Camp of Gen. Joaquín Ramírez y Sesma (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Walk of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Legion Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Columbus' Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Columbus Oak (approx. half a mile away); Exum Philip Whitfield (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Rev. Jacob Scherer Marker in front of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

2. The Rev. Jacob Scherer Marker in front of the church

The Rev. Jacob Scherer Marker at the church driveway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

3. The Rev. Jacob Scherer Marker at the church driveway

The St. Paul Lutheran Church with the marker at the far left in the photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 1, 2021

4. The St. Paul Lutheran Church with the marker at the far left in the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.