Thorndale in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John Lutheran Church
Photographed By James Hulse, November 12, 2022
1. St. John Lutheran Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John Lutheran Church. . Although members began meeting in January 1902, St. John Lutheran Church formally organized December 26, 1903, under the leadership of the Rev. Carl Roth. The congregation was part of a three-church parish in 1915, members built a sanctuary in the agricultural community of Detmold (2.5 mi. N), the home of many German immigrants. In 1933, they enlarged the building and, in 1949, built a parsonage. The congregation remained in Detmold until 1963. That year, it constructed a sanctuary and education building at this site. Detmold declined in population and activity, but St. John Lutheran Cemetery remains there as a link to the early settlers and the congregation, which still serves its members and community.
Although members began meeting in January 1902, St. John Lutheran Church formally organized December 26, 1903, under the leadership of the Rev. Carl Roth. The congregation was part of a three-church parish in 1915, members built a sanctuary in the agricultural community of Detmold (2.5 mi. N), the home of many German immigrants. In 1933, they enlarged the building and, in 1949, built a parsonage. The congregation remained in Detmold until 1963. That year, it constructed a sanctuary and education building at this site. Detmold declined in population and activity, but St. John Lutheran Cemetery remains there as a link to the early settlers and the congregation, which still serves its members and community.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17442.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Immigration. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1902.
Location. 30° 37.003′ N, 97° 12.858′ W. Marker is in Thorndale, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Sandoval Road, on the left when traveling north on North 6th Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 North 6th Street, Thorndale TX 76577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the St. John Lutheran Church and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
