Farrar in Perry County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
Synodical President, Seminary President, Professor and Pastor
— October 25, 1811 - May 7, 1887 —
Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 8, 2022
1. Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther Marker
Inscription.
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther. Synodical President, Seminary President, Professor and Pastor. C.F.W. Walther born in Saxony, Germany, emigrated in 1838 together with a large group of confessional Lutheran Saxons who arrived in St. Louis and in Perry County, Missouri early in 1839. In the face of severe troubles and serious doctrinal questions, Walther emerged as the competent and faithful leader of these Saxon Lutherans, serving as pastor in Dresden and Johannisberg. A few years later he was a central figure the organization and founding of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and was elected as its first president in 1847. Referred to frequently as "the American Luther” he became the leading theologian of the Synod during its early years and through his many writings continues to influence and guide the Missouri Synod to this day.
C.F.W. Walther born in Saxony, Germany, emigrated in 1838 together with a large group of confessional Lutheran Saxons who arrived in St. Louis and in Perry County, Missouri early in 1839. In the face of severe troubles and serious doctrinal questions, Walther emerged as the competent and faithful leader of these Saxon Lutherans, serving as pastor in Dresden and Johannisberg. A few years later he was a central figure the organization and founding of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and was elected as its first president in 1847. Referred to frequently as "the American Luther” he became the leading theologian of the Synod during its early years and through his many writings continues to influence and guide the Missouri Synod to this day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 37° 42.244′ N, 89° 41.161′ W. Marker is in Farrar, Missouri, in Perry County. Marker is on Route 343, one mile north of Missouri Highway C, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 556 Pcr 343, Perryville MO 63775, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
