McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. St. Paul Lutheran Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul Lutheran Church. . Organized in Pharr in 1916 by the Rev. Paul Birkman and five charter members, St. Paul Lutheran Church moved to McAllen in 1917. Early worship services, conducted in German, were held in the First Methodist Church. The Lutherans purchased the former McAllen Christian Church building in 1919 and met there until the 1940s. A brick building was constructed to house both the church and the parochial school established in 1943. A 20-acre site was purchased here in 1952, and a new sanctuary and school were erected. The church serves the area with several programs.
Organized in Pharr in 1916 by the Rev. Paul Birkman and five charter members, St. Paul Lutheran Church moved to McAllen in 1917. Early worship services, conducted in German, were held in the First Methodist Church. The Lutherans purchased the former McAllen Christian Church building in 1919 and met there until the 1940s. A brick building was constructed to house both the church and the parochial school established in 1943. A 20-acre site was purchased here in 1952, and a new sanctuary and school were erected. The church serves the area with several programs.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4478.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 26° 13.08′ N, 98° 13.191′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of Pecan Blvd (Bypass State Highway 495) and North Col Rowe Blvd, on the right when traveling west on Pecan Blvd. The marker is located at the north side of the church by the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Pecan Blvd, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lamar Junior High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Percy Herman House (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
