Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Sherwood, Ohio
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 2, 2021
1. St. Johns Lutheran Church Marker
This church building was constructed in 1875 by the congregation. It was moved in 1902 to land purchased by the church for future development. A new church was constructed and dedicated in 1904. After moving into a new structure, this building was used as a school and meeting house.
Pastors who served in the church from 1875 to 1904 were J.M. Hieber, George Gotsch, and Rudolph Schroth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 41° 15.85′ N, 84° 26.411′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker can be reached from Krouse Road (County Road 146) 0.2 miles north of U.S. 24, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12296 Krouse Rd, Defiance OH 43512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Caboose 90950 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mollasses Production (within shouting distance of this marker); Mollasses Produced Since 1850's (within shouting distance of this marker); Kieffer Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sawmill Shanty (about 600 feet away); Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home Veterams Memorial
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Photographed By Craig Doda, October 2, 2021
2. St. Johns Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 2, 2021
3. St. Johns Lutheran Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
