Germantown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ / Highlands Community Ministries

Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ Marker side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

1. Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ Marker side

Inscription. Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ The German Evangelical Church of Christ was founded in 1879. It served as the German community's symbol for religious and social activities. Designed by Charles Meyer in Romanesque Revival style, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The church donated the complex to Highlands Community Ministries in 2014.

Highlands Community Ministries Highlands Community Ministries was est. in 1970 and is the oldest of the city's 15 community ministries. Founder Stan Esterle responded to a need from congregations regarding the socioeconomic changes in the neighborhood, from wealthy to middle class, 2-income families. The group started with a grant from Presbyterian USA & 6 congregations began child and after school care.

Erected 2020 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2619.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 38° 14.402′ N, 85° 43.87′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County.

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It is in Germantown. Marker is at the intersection of Barret Avenue and East Breckinridge Street, on the right when traveling south on Barret Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1228 E Breckinridge St, Louisville KY 40204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Eastern Cemetery / People of Eastern Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steam Engine Company No. 11 (approx. half a mile away); Highlands Neighborhood (approx. half a mile away); Sister Emily Cooper (approx. half a mile away); James Guthrie (1792-1869) (approx. 0.6 miles away); This monument to the memory of James Guthrie (approx. 0.6 miles away); Father Herman Felhoelter / Sacrifice in Korea (approx. 0.6 miles away); Presbyterian Community Center (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . .
1. German Evangelical Church of Christ Complex (PDF). National Register nomination for the site, which was listed in 1987. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. About Us. Highland Community Ministries is an interfaith, non-profit organization uniting the efforts and energies of 17 congregations. (Highland Community Ministries) (Submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Highlands Community Ministries Marker side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

2. Highlands Community Ministries Marker side

Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ / Highlands Community Ministries Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

3. Christ Evangelical United Church of Christ / Highlands Community Ministries Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.