Near Elm Mott in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul's Church of Gerald
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. St. Paul's Church of Gerald Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul's Church of Gerald. . German farmers began settling in this region in the 1880s. For many years, they worshiped in the schoolhouse. Gerald post office was opened in 1888. The town had a blacksmith shop, general store, drugstore, and cotton gin by 1900. In that year 16 men organized St. Paul's Evangelical Congregation. Chris Schuetz provided two acres in 1903 for a church that stood on this site until 1937, when the present structure was built. As the International and Great Northern Railroad bypassed Gerald in 1901, a decline soon began. This church still serves a large rural area and marks the former townsite.
German farmers began settling in this region in the 1880s. For many years, they worshiped in the schoolhouse. Gerald post office was opened in 1888. The town had a blacksmith shop, general store, drugstore, and cotton gin by 1900. In that year 16 men organized St. Paul's Evangelical Congregation. Chris Schuetz provided two acres in 1903 for a church that stood on this site until 1937, when the present structure was built. As the International & Great Northern Railroad bypassed Gerald in 1901, a decline soon began. This church still serves a large rural area and marks the former townsite.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4481.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 31° 43.051′ N, 97° 2.329′ W. Marker is near Elm Mott, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of Leroy Parkway (Farm to Market Road 308) and Gerald Lane, on the left when traveling west on Leroy Parkway. The marker is located on the north side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 Gerald Lane, West TX 76691, 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. St. Martin Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Tours Community
2. The view of the St. Paul's Church of Gerald and Marker from the main highway
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
