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.
Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Evangelical Protestant Church. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
2. Front Entrance of Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 26, 2016
3. Holy Ghost (Heilige Geist) Church
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 527 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.