Near Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Lutheran Church

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

1. Old Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Tradition has it that the church near by was built where Moravian and Lutheran missionaries preached soon after the Revolution. Here, in 1796, Lutherans held services and, a little later, organized their first congregation in this section. In 1828, the Lutheran synod of North Carolina met here and consecrated the church.

Erected 1934 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number K-76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 37° 15.835′ N, 80° 0.722′ W. Marker is near Roanoke, Virginia. Marker is on Brandon Avenue SW (U.S. 11) near Poplar Hills Road SW, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3808 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke VA 24018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lee Highway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Coffee Pot (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fishburne Park Flagpole (approx. 2 miles away); Fire Station No. 7 (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Norwich Neighborhood (approx.

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2.1 miles away); General Andrew Lewis (approx. 2.1 miles away); General Andrew Lewis of Salem (approx. 2.1 miles away); Virginia Western Community College Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

2. Old Lutheran Church Marker

The Nearby Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

3. The Nearby Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.