Lexington in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lutheran Classical and Theological Seminary
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
1. Lexington Classical and Theological Seminary Marker
The Lutheran Classical and Theological Seminary was located here from 1834 to 1855. The Synod of S.C. established a new seminary in 1831 in an effort to promote the education of Lutheran ministers in the southeast. It opened in Pomaria, Newberry County, but plans were soon made to move to this site, then 1/2 mi. from the town of Lexington Court House.
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The seminary opened here in 1834, with Dr. Ernest L. Hazelius (1777-1853), a native of Prussia who had come to America in 1800, as headmaster until 1851. The seminary, headmaster’s house (1833), and academic building (c. 1830) are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The seminary moved to Newberry in 1855 and became Newberry College in 1856.
Erected 2014 by Sponsored by the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and the Lexington County Historical Society. (Marker Number 32 38.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 33° 59.239′ N, 81° 14.415′ W. Marker is in Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington County. Marker is on Fox Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Lexington County Museum. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Office (a few steps from this marker); John Fox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Grove Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazelius House (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Koon House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Fox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurence Corley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Gin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
2. Lexington Classical and Theological Seminary Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
3. Lexington Classical and Theological Seminary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
