Bricktown in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church

Photographed by QuesterMark, October 4, 2025

1. St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church Marker

Inscription. A United Church of Christ, this congregation was chartered October 1882 under the direction of the Rev. F. Werning, a pioneer missionary from Waco. It grew from early worship services in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Raab, conducted for twelve families of German descent. The Church's original sancturary was built on Calhoun Street, but was moved to the corner of Texas and Taylor streets before being relocated here in 1915. For over a century St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church has played in an important role in the area's development.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4453.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1882.

Location. 32° 44.314′ N, 97° 20.129′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Bricktown. It is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fulton Street, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fountain G. and Mary Oxsheer House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florence Shuman Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); William G. Newby Memorial Building

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Sanctuary - Gustavaus Adolphus Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Woman's Club of Fort Worth (approx. ¼ mile away); Ida Saunders Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Margaret Meacham Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maxwell-Liston House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

More about this marker. This subject marker is mounted on the front wall of the church building, to the left of the door that faces Pennsylvania Ave. It's partially obscured by a large bush.

Celebration Community Church with St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, October 4, 2025

2. Celebration Community Church with St. John's Evangelical and Reform Church Texas Historical Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2025, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2025, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.