Robinson in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. John United Church of Christ

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

1. St. John United Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. German native Herman Staas, who settled here in 1882, was instrumental in persuading other Germans to migrate to the Robinson area. In 1884 the pioneers established this congregation under the leadership of the Rev. Christian Schaer of Waco. Services were held in homes and in the Presbyterian sanctuary until the first building was completed in 1890. The first resident pastor here was the Rev. John Strauss, who served from 1900 tο 1940. Although the last German service was conducted in 1959, the church continues to reflect the ideals and traditions of its founders.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4449.)

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

Location. 31° 28.26′ N, 97° 6.986′ W. Marker is in Robinson, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of South Robinson Drive and E Shamrock Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Robinson Drive. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Robinson Dr, Waco TX 76706, 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Youngblood Memorial Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Fletcher Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Elite Cafe (approx. 3.8 miles away); Edward Ferdinant Forsgard (approx. 4.4 miles away); Neil McLennan (approx. 4.4 miles away); Dr. John Henry Sears (approx. 4½ miles away); Ole Canuteson (approx. 4.6 miles away); Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson (approx. 4.6 miles away).

St. John United Church of Christ and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

2. St. John United Church of Christ and Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 24, 2025

3. St. John United Church of Christ Marker

The front view of the church from the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.