Near West in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Former Site of St. Peter's Church
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. Former Site of St. Peter's Church Marker
Inscription.
Former Site of St. Peter's Church. . Before a congregation was officially organized in 1884, a meetinghouse was built on this land owned by Jacob Closner. Under the Rev. Christian Schaer in September, 1887, eight German families started St. Peter's Church, Evangelical. Soon Closner deeded this ten acres for use as a church and burial ground. In 1949 a new structure was completed. St. Peter's joined the First Presbyterian Church of West in 1966 in forming the First United Church. The building at this location was sold in 1977 and the property retained for use as a cemetery.
Before a congregation was officially organized in 1884, a meetinghouse was built on this land owned by Jacob Closner. Under the Rev. Christian Schaer in September, 1887, eight German families started St. Peter's Church, Evangelical. Soon Closner deeded this ten acres for use as a church and burial ground. In 1949 a new structure was completed. St. Peter's joined the First Presbyterian Church of West in 1966 in forming the First United Church. The building at this location was sold in 1977 and the property retained for use as a cemetery.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1953.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1887.
Location. 31° 46.127′ N, 97° 5.065′ W. Marker is near West, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is on Cemetery Road, 0.2 miles north of Mellgren Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in an open field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1015 Cemetery Road, West TX 76691, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Mary's Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Groppe Barn (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Crash at Crush
2. The Former Site of St. Peter's Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
3. The view of the Former Site of St. Peter's Church Marker from the driveway
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
