Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023
1. St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. . This congregation was organized by the Rev. William Vollbrecht and 24 charter members at the home of local merchant Herman Knitted in 1894. That year the Rev. Herman Specht was chosen, as pastor and a church building was erected nearby on land acquired from August and Amalia Pfefferkorn. The church cemetery was established in the early 1900s. A new brick sanctuary was built at this site in 1951. The congregation changed its name to St. John's United Church of Christ in 1957, the congregation supports various local, national, and foreign outreach programs.
This congregation was organized by the Rev. William Vollbrecht and 24 charter members at the home of local merchant Herman Knitted in 1894. That year the Rev. Herman Specht was chosen, as pastor and a church building was erected nearby on land acquired from August and Amalia Pfefferkorn. The church cemetery was established in the early 1900s. A new brick sanctuary was built at this site in 1951. The congregation changed its name to St. John's United Church of Christ in 1957, the congregation supports various local, national, and foreign outreach programs.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8386.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 30° 11.007′ N, 96° 35.657′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Colorado Street and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Colorado Street. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 North Colorado Street, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steiner & Dallmeyer Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burton Community
2. St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023
3. The view of the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
