Near Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022
1. St. Paul United Church of Christ Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul United Church of Christ. . In 1894 German settlers founded the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran congregation with the Rev. E.W. Ernst Hartmann as pastor. In 1896 they built a school and called their first resident minister, the Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Press (1875-1987), who was later head of Eden Seminary in St. Louis for 35 years. The first church building was replaced by the present structure in 1920. Renamed St. Paul United Church of Christ after four denominations merged in 1957, the fellowship has played a vital role in preserving the German community's heritage.
In 1894 German settlers founded the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran congregation with the Rev. E.W. Ernst Hartmann as pastor. In 1896 they built a school and called their first resident minister, the Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Press (1875-1987), who was later head of Eden Seminary in St. Louis for 35 years. The first church building was replaced by the present structure in 1920. Renamed St. Paul United Church of Christ after four denominations merged in 1957, the fellowship has played a vital role in preserving the German community's heritage.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5072.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 31° 22.821′ N, 96° 53.671′ W. Marker is near Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2307 and County Highway 123, on the right when traveling east on Highway 2307. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 FM2307, Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of St. Paul School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Indian Battlefield
2. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022
3. The St. Paul United Church of Christ
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
