Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Salem Lutheran Church
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
1. Salem Lutheran Church Marker
Inscription.
Salem Lutheran Church. . Early membership in Salem Lutheran Church reflected the German Lutheran population that immigrated to Texas through the nearby Port of Indianola and the Port of Galveston in the 19th century, members of the Kemper, Knipling, Rosenbaum and Wehmeyer families gathered to organize the congregation in 1902, and the Rev. R.F. Grueber served as first pastor. Worship services were held in the German language through 1920. The congregation dedicated its own house of worship in 1924 and soon had grown in size to have its own full-time pastor. A new building, completed in 1951, served until the congregation moved to this site on Six Mile Road in 1967.
Early membership in Salem Lutheran Church reflected the German Lutheran population that immigrated to Texas through the nearby Port of Indianola and the Port of Galveston in the 19th century, members of the Kemper, Knipling, Rosenbaum and Wehmeyer families gathered to organize the congregation in 1902, and the Rev. R.F. Grueber served as first pastor. Worship services were held in the German language through 1920. The congregation dedicated its own house of worship in 1924 and soon had grown in size to have its own full-time pastor. A new building, completed in 1951, served until the congregation moved to this site on Six Mile Road in 1967.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12430.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 28° 37.806′ N, 96° 38.438′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is on North Virginia Street (Farm to Market Road 1090) 0.1 miles north of Independence Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the church entrance next to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2101 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured
2. The Salem Lutheran Church Marker near the church entrance
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
3. The view of the Salem Lutheran Church and marker from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
