Thrall in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Marker
Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek. In March 1893, residents founded Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. J. Rode as the first pastor. Church members established this cemetery across the road from their first church building. The earliest documented burial took place in 1897. The congregation moved into a sanctuary adjacent to the burial ground in 1932. Today, the cemetery remains surrounded by churchyard and farmland, and it continues to serve members of Zion Lutheran Church. Historic Texas Cemetery.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13224.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1893.
Location. 30° 38.597′ N, 97° 17.724′ W. Marker is in Thrall, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from County Road 425. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thrall TX 76578, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Town of Thrall (approx. 3.8 miles away); St. John Lutheran Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photo 1. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
