Downtown in Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Zion Evangelical Church
“Serving in downtown Evansville since 1849”
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
1. Zion Evangelical Church Marker
The congregation, officially organized on January 1, 1849, soon moved from the old “courthouse” at the foot of Main St. into a small wooden building erected on its property on Ingle St. between N.W. 5th and N.W. 6th streets. Quickly outgrowing these quarters, the present building was erected in 1855. It has been in continuous use ever since by the congregation of Zion Church.
Eight members became ordained Christian ministers; five members became pastors' wives and three members became deaconesses. Zion has been instrumental in organizing and/or supporting these Evansville U.C.C. churches: St. Paul's, St. Lucas, Bethel, St. Matthew's, St. Mark and Christ Church as well as Deaconess Hospital, the Protestant Home, and the Good Samaritan Home. As its beautiful spire points heavenward so its firm foundation is in the love of Jesus Christ, its lord and
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Erected 1985.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1849.
Location. 37° 58.569′ N, 87° 34.389′ W. Marker is in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It is in Downtown. It is on Northwest 5th Street north of Ingle Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 NW 5th St, Evansville IN 47708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Evansville Woolen Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railway Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vanderburgh County World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wabash and Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel Hugh McGary, Jr. / McGary's Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sheriff's Residence and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vanderburgh County World War I Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Short Lived Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evansville.
Also see . . .
1. Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
2. Zion Evangelical Church Marker
2. Zion Evangelical Church. Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory form (PDF) and photograph (separate PDF) submitted for the church's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. (National Park Service) (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
3. Zion Evangelical Church Cornerstone Marker
It reads:
On November 24 1952, the capstone of the original cornerstone of Zion Church was moved from this building.
This capstone has been relaid in the south buttress of the front entry and contains the contents of the original cornerstone plus additional articles placed therein November 30, 1952.
The remodeled sanctuary was rededicated to the glory of God and the service of man on Sunday June 14, 1953.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
