Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. St. Paul Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Descendants of German pioneers who settled this area in 1850s hold membership in this church. As early as 1853, missionaries such as pastor Philip Zizelmann who rode a donkey, held services in settlers' homes. Church was organized with 13 members on Feb. 15, 1872. On March 17, 1872, a lot was donated; first building was soon erected by the members. Present native stone structure, built 1905 in traditional style, was remodeled and enlarged 1953.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11292.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 30° 44.885′ N, 99° 13.691′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of South Magnolia Street and Austin Street (Texas Route 29), on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South Magnolia Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lutheran Sunday School Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); R. Grosse and Sons (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Mason County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

St. Paul Lutheran Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. St. Paul Lutheran Church and Marker

St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday School Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

3. St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday School Building

The Sunday School Building is across the street from church.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.