Mequon in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oldest Lutheran Church in Wisconsin
Photographed By Paul F, May 28, 2010
1. Oldest Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Marker
In early October 1839, approximately 20 families settled near this site to found the colony of Freistadt. Prompted by religious persecution in the homeland, the group sought and found religious haven in Wisconsin. The first log cabin was located southwest of the present church. The congregation immediately purchased 40 acres of land and in the spring of 1840 built the first Lutheran church in the state. The log building , 30 by 20 feet, was also used for school purposes. The first pastor of the congregation was L.F.E. Krause (1841-1847). The Lutheran Buffalo Synod was organized here in June 1845. Since 1848 the congregation has been a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.Erected 1958 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 85.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1845.
Location. 43° 14.07′ N, 88° 2.615′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baeseman Log Cabin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Radue Chicken Coop (about 800 feet away); Cemetery Outhouse (about 800 feet away); Vogt Woodshed/Radue Gas Engine (about 800 feet away); Gierach Smokehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Klumb-Beuscher Bake Oven (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Horse Shed Reconstruction (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mueller Machine Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mequon.
Photographed By Paul F, May 28, 2010
2. Oldest Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Marker
Photographed By Paul F, May 28, 2010
3. Oldest Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,534 times since then and 331 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
