New Augusta in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1836 as Hopewell Lutheran Church. The first church was built of logs in 1840 on the present cemetery site at Guion Road and 62nd street, In 1858, a new frame church was built at Augusta Station, and the name changed to Salem. The present sanctuary was dedicated in 1880. In 1912, stained glass windows and a Sunday school room were added. The parish house and parsonage were built in 1950, and the fellowship hall in 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 39° 53.007′ N, 86° 14.391′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in New Augusta. Marker is at the intersection of West 72nd Street and Pollard Street, on the right when traveling east on West 72nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4700 W 72nd St, Indianapolis IN 46268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Augusta (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Toll House - Michigan Road (approx. 4 miles away); Town of Meridian Hills (approx. 4.2 miles away); Original Plat Historical Block No. 8 (approx. 4.7 miles

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

away); Patrick H. Sullivan (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Central Canal (approx. 4.7 miles away); Hinkle Fieldhouse (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of the Old Zionsville Inn (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . .
1. Our History. The Klingensmiths were strict God-fearing Lutherans who could not live long in any place without their Church, and in 1842 they deeded for $5.00 one-half acre and eight rods for the use [of] a Lutheran meeting house and grave yard. (Salem Lutheran Church) (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. New Augusta Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, of which the church is a contributing building. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.