Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

1. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription.
Historic valley congregation, Strasburg's oldest, organized by German settlers (c. 1747), who first worshiped in log building just west of this site. Parish records date from 1769. Strasburg's first school conducted by the congregation and its schoolmaster, Simon Harr, from 1778 to 1815.

During the War Between the States, the brick building erected on this site in 1844 was used by Federal troops as a hospital, arsenal, and stable. The bell tower and facade were completed in 1893.

Erected 1961 by The Lucy Ludwig Class.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 38° 59.452′ N, 78° 21.76′ W. Marker is in Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Fort Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street. Located in front of the Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 West Washington Street, Strasburg VA 22657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Historic Strasburg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stonewall's Surprise (about 400 feet away); Open House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 500 feet away); American Legion (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasburg.

Other markers no longer nearby.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

2. Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Marker

Historic Strasburg (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Strasburg church book 'a history of the area'. City website entry (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

3. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church

The marker stands at the retaining wall just to the right. Note the founding stone under the largest bay window (sand colored block). It reads, "St. Paul's Ev. L.C. 1844 1892," indicating the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with original church building and addition dates.

Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Chruch<br>1844<br>1892 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014

4. Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Chruch
1844
1892

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

5. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,130 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 29, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 29, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.