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

First Lutheran Church

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

1. First Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1884 to serve Waco's Norwegian population. Originally known as the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Ebenezer Congregation, the church conducted worship services in Norwegian until 1916. In 1917, the name First Lutheran Church was adopted, and the frame building used by the congregation since 1884 was replaced with this Gothic Revival structure. The building features lancet windows and an asymmetrical facade. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1736.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 31° 33.326′ N, 97° 8.377′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and North 10th Street, on the left when traveling west on Jefferson Avenue. The marker is located on the corner of the church by the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1008 Jefferson Avenue, Waco TX 76701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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:

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Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Waco Indian Village (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbus Avenue Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Waco (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stratton Stricker Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waco Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Sturgis House (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary's Church of the Assumption (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. First Lutheran Church Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The First Lutheran Church and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

4. The view of the First Lutheran Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.