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. 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: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Sandoval Road, on the left when traveling north

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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.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Paul Lutheran Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Locklin Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Town of Thrall (approx. 5.4 miles away); a different marker also named St. John Lutheran Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); San Gabriel Christian Church (approx. 5½ miles away); Site of Gano Community (approx. 6.7 miles away); Site of New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery (approx.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

2. St. John Lutheran Church Marker

6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorndale.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

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 258 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.