Meyersville in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026

1. St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. One of first Texas congregations, organized 1851 by pastor Christoph Adam Sager, a German missionary. First had built a log church, 1849-50. Laid cornerstone of this native stone Gothic structure, 1866. Dedicated this church, May 1867. Rededicated in 1896. Last service was held here May 1921. Structure condemned 1951. Later restored, and dedicated as Shrine-Memorial to the Glory of God, Oct. 26, 1958.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5037.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 28° 55.83′ N, 97° 19.288′ W. Marker is in Meyersville, Texas, in DeWitt County. It can be reached from Meyersville Road north of H Haun Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1764 Meyersville Rd, Meyersville TX 77974, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Meyersville (approx. half a mile away); Peter Bluntzer (approx. one mile away); Golly Hollow School and Community (approx. 3.7 miles away); Weser (approx. 5.1 miles away); Zion Arneckeville Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Noll School and Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away);

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Arneckeville (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meyersville.

Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026

2. St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Looking at the old church with marker visible and current church in background.

Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026

3. St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Looking from the entrance of the current church off Meyersville Rd with the back of the old church in the background on right. Marker is around the front of the old church.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.