Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lutheran Church Of The Ascension
(Founded, 1741)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 2008
1. Lutheran Church Of The Ascension Marker
On April 14, 1741, John Martin Bolzius, who as Pastor of the Salzburgers at Ebenezer was in charge of Lutheran work in the colony of Georgia, founded the congregation now known as the Lutheran Church of the Ascension.
In 1756 members of the congregation purchased for one hundred and fifty pound the lot upon which the present church building stands, directly East of this marker. Around 1772 a nearby building which had formerly served as a court house was acquired at a cost of seventeen pounds and was moved to this site, becoming the first church building of Lutherans in Savannah.
The present church was erected in 1843. Extensive remodeling was completed in 1879 and at that time it was dedicated as "The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension." The choice of the name is connected with the beautiful stained glass window behind the altar, portraying the Ascension of Christ into heaven.
Erected 1960 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1873.
Location. 32° 4.681′ N, 81° 5.517′ W. Marker is in Savannah
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wright Square (a few steps from this marker); Tomo-Chi-Chi's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah's First Burying Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Gen. James Jackson Home Site (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (about 400 feet away); The Beverly M. Whitehead Human Resources Building (about 500 feet away); Printing Office of James Johnson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Also see . . . Salzburgers. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 25, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Lutheran Church Of The Ascension at Wright Square
Photographed By Mike Stroud
3. The Evangelical Lutheran Church
Of The Ascension
Of The Ascension
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in
commemorating the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1966
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,173 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
