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

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

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The Rev. Ernst August Wenzel, a German Lutheran Missionary, began visiting German immigrant families in the Kriegel area east of Wharton in the 1890s. They formed a congregation, and in 1898 purchased the former Methodist Church building in Wharton and named it after St. John. After the Storm of 1900 destroyed their sanctuary, the members rebuilt, and in 1930 moved to this location. More structures were added as the congregation grew. The church continues to serve its members and the community with many outreach programs.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5043.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 29° 18.912′ N, 96° 5.681′ W. Marker is in Wharton, Texas, in Wharton County. Marker is at the intersection of Pecan Street and Avenue B, on the right when traveling north on Pecan Street. The marker is located just north of the church entrance by the stairs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 Pecan Street, Wharton TX 77488, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. The St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Marker

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this marker. First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Judge Edwin Hawes House (approx. ¼ mile away); Nettie Elkins House (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Wharton Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Security Bank and Trust Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Judge George E. Quinan (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wharton.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.