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

Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Evangelical Protestant Church

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 26, 2016

1. Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Evangelical Protestant Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its origins to the first Protestant services held in Fredericksburg by the Rev. Henry Basse in 1846. Members worshiped at the old Vereins Kirche until 1888 when Carl Priess gave this lot for a new building. The first portion of the structure was dedicated in 1893. The tower houses an original bell from the Vereins Kirche. In 1948-49 the building was remodeled and enlarged, and the congregation became Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10056.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 30° 16.382′ N, 98° 52.341′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It can be reached from E. San Antonio Street west of S. Llano Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on front wall of church next to entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 E San Antonio St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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 walking distance of this marker: Mosel-Jorden-Duecker Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); The Schandua Building (about 600 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Old Central Drugstore (about 600 feet away); Domino Parlor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early History Of Fredericksburg, Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Jail of 1885 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gillespie County Armed Services Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gillespie County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Front Entrance of Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 26, 2016

2. Front Entrance of Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church

Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 26, 2016

3. Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church

Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church and<br>Mosel-Jorden-Duecker Haus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 26, 2016

4. Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church and
Mosel-Jorden-Duecker Haus

View to south across E. San Antonio St

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.