Near Stonewall in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Trinity Lutheran Church

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015

1. Trinity Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its history to 1902, when it was organized in the Albert Schoolhouse. A sanctuary built here in 1902 was replaced in 1904, and this structure was erected in 1928. Worship services were conducted in the German language until 1950. A fine example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, the church features fine details in its arched window and door openings, Gothic steeple, and original pressed metal siding.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10122.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 14.209′ N, 98° 36.625′ W. Marker is near Stonewall, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker can be reached from Ranch Road 1, 0.1 miles west of Lower Albert Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near the church to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stonewall TX 78671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Andreas Lindig Lime Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam Ealy Johnson, Sr., House (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Housing the World (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Mr. Jelly Bean" (approx. 0.2 miles away); A More Perfect Society (approx. 0.2 miles away); A River Runs Through (approx. 0.2 miles away); Generations of Johnsons (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonewall.

Marker in front of the Trinity Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015

2. Marker in front of the Trinity Lutheran Church

Corner Stone of 1904 Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015

3. Corner Stone of 1904 Church

The inscription plate reads, “Trinity Lutheran Church was organized in June 1902. This corner stone and surrounding stones formed the foundation for the second church which was dedicated in June 1904.”

Trinity Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015

4. Trinity Lutheran Church

Far Distance View of Trinity Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015

5. Far Distance View of Trinity Lutheran Church

As seen from the Johnson Family cemetery in Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.