Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Pauls Lutheran Church
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
1. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Marker
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.
Presented by
The Lucy Ludwig Class
1961
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. 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, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. 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.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
2. 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.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014
3. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 14, 2014
4. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Chruch
1844
1892
1844
1892
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007
5. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,126 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 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.
