Near Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Salem Lutheran Church

Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2022

1. Salem Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. This church was organized in the Salem community on Nov. 22, 1856, by the Rev. Johann G. Ebinger and 17 charter members. Worship services were first held in a log cabin on land deeded by Wilhelm Bohne (.3 mi. SW). In 1913 the church moved to the present site. The second oldest German Lutheran congregation in Washington County, Salem Lutheran Church has led in the development of the area. Programs have included sponsorship of a cemetery (1869), a school (1886), Sunday school (1897), Women's Auxiliary (1897), Luther League (1900), and Junior Lutherans (1947).

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8391.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1856.

Location. 30° 7.342′ N, 96° 24.846′ W. Marker is near Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Salem Road and Farm to Market Road 3456, on the right when traveling south on Salem Road. The marker is located at the left side of the front entrance of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Salem Road, Brenham TX 77833, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (approx. 2 miles away); Germania Mutual Aid Association (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mills Roberson “Burney” Parker

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Giddings-Stone House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Giddings Stone Mansion 1870 (approx. 2.3 miles away); George Washington Petty (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moses Baine (approx. 2.3 miles away); 100th Anniversary Brenham "Banner-Press" (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.

The Salem Lutheran Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2022

2. The Salem Lutheran Church and Marker

The view of the Salem Lutheran Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2022

3. The view of the Salem Lutheran Church and Marker from the street

The Salem Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2022

4. The Salem Lutheran Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.