Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. St. Paul Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Lutheran missionary work in the Wichita Falls area was begun in 1886. This congregation was organized Sept. 2, 1894, by the Rev. Robert L. Mehlhorn, first resident missionary. Worship services were held in private homes or borrowed facilities until the first church building was constructed at this site in 1904, during the pastorate of the Rev. G.A. Obenhaus. St. Paul has operated a Christian day school since 1914. The congregation became self-sustaining in 1919. A larger brick church building replaced the original structure in 1927.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5070.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1894.

Location. 33° 54.233′ N, 98° 29.902′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of 11th Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on 11th Street. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the building near the freeway overpass. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1417 11th Street, Wichita Falls TX 76301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: Wichita Falls Junior College (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethania Hospital

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Kell Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The Anderson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wichita General Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spanish War Veterans Statue (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. St. Paul Lutheran Church Tower and Marker

St. Paul Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. St. Paul Lutheran Church

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.