Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Frederick Lutheran Church

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. Frederick Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription.
In 1666, the same year that the Danish West India Company took possession of St. Thomas, this congregation was founded by Pastor K.J. Slagelse as an outpost of the Evangelical (Lutheran) State Church of Denmark. Worshipping at first in private homes, a wooden chapel was later erected in the Christiansfort courtyard. When outgrown by the congregation, this property was provided and the present structure completed in 1793.

Since 1917, with the transfer of the Virgin Islands to the United States, Frederick Lutheran Church has been part of the Lutheran Church in America.

Although gutted by fire in 1826 and damaged by a hurricane in 1870, the structure remains solid and was completely restored in 1973 in conjunction with the 180th anniversary of the buildings dedication.
A.D. 1974

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.

Location. 18° 20.501′ N, 64° 55.79′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. It is at the intersection of Norre Gade and Kirke Strade, on the right when traveling west on Norre Gade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: St Thomas VI 00801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Jacob H. S. Lind House (a few steps from this marker);

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St. Thomas Community Bandmaster (within shouting distance of this marker); America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage (about 300 feet away); Landing of Virginia Settlers (about 300 feet away); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Amalie.

Frederick Lutheran Church and Marker (R) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 10, 2011

2. Frederick Lutheran Church and Marker (R)

Photographed by Mark P Brock-cancellieri, July 5, 2023

3. Frederick Lutheran Church & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,491 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 24, 2023, by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland.