Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2021
1. St. Paul Lutheran Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul Lutheran Church. . Lutheran worship in this area dates to 1851 when Pastor J.C. Roehm of Basel, Switzerland, organized the first Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas and then began preaching, establishing St. John Lutheran Church of Ross Prairie in 1859. In 1894 the growing number of St. John members in Fayetteville erected a church building on this site, calling the Rev. Vaclav Pazdral who served until 1911. During the pastorate of Hans Krause the congregation joined the Texas Synod in 1913. They joined the American Lutheran Church in 1930. By 1938 the name had changed from St. John to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Services were held in English and German until 1947. The St. Paul Lutheran Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
Lutheran worship in this area dates to 1851 when Pastor J.C. Roehm of Basel, Switzerland, organized the first Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas and then began preaching, establishing St. John Lutheran Church of Ross Prairie in 1859. In 1894 the growing number of St. John members in Fayetteville erected a church building on this site, calling the Rev. Vaclav Pazdral who served until 1911. During the pastorate of Hans Krause the congregation joined the Texas Synod in 1913. They joined the American Lutheran Church in 1930. By 1938 the name had changed from St. John to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Services were held in English and German until 1947. The St. Paul Lutheran Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11879.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 29° 54.218′ N, 96° 40.659′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of North Rusk Street and West Fayette Street, on the left when traveling north on North Rusk Street. The marker is located on the north front side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Rusk Street, Fayetteville TX 78940, 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 walking distance of this marker: Germania Public School
3. The view of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
