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
Inscription.
Oldest Lutheran Church in Wisconsin. . 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.
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.)
Location. 43° 14.07′ N, 88° 2.615′ W. Marker is in Mequon, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is on Granville Road, ¼ mile south of Freistadt Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mequon WI 53097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 1,676 times since then and 80 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.
