Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage

23 Kongens Gade

— Circ. 1725 A.D. —

Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark P Brock-cancellieri, July 5, 2023

1. Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage Marker

Inscription. Built before 1725, the Frederick Church Parsonage is one of the oldest homes on St. Thomas in continual use since construction. It is situated next to Government House and directly north of Frederick Church and Fort Christian. Its location bears witness to the importance of the church in the colonial social structure.

The original walls of the house, partially exposed in several rooms, are made of bricks and stones brought from Denmark as ballast for the sailing ships. The original slave quarters and vestiges of the original 12 foot kitchen fire place remain.

The plaque erected in 1973 in connection with the 180th anniversary of the construction of the present Frederick Lutheran Church building.

Erected 1973.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 18° 20.545′ N, 64° 55.766′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Marker is on Kongens Gade, on the left when traveling east. Adjacent to (and looks similar to) Government House, Kongensgade 21-22, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Kongens Gade, St Thomas VI 00802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Frederick Lutheran Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jacob H. S. Lind House (about 300 feet away); Skytsborg (about 500 feet away); St. Thomas Community Bandmaster (about 500 feet away); America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (about 500 feet away); Fort Christian (about 600 feet away); Landing of Virginia Settlers (about 600 feet away); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction: (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Amalie.

More about this marker. Two markers for the Parsonage, on either side of the white steps.

Photographed By Mark P Brock-cancellieri, July 5, 2023

2. Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage Marker

St. Thomas Historical Trust Lutheran Parsonage 1725 Kongens Gade 23 Kongens Quarter 1999 Historic Preservation Award

Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage - west side image. Click for full size.

Don Toschi (courtesy of Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress), 1958

3. Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage - west side

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2023, by Mark P Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2023, by Mark P Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 25, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.