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St. Paul Lutheran Church

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

Marker Text

Oldest rural Lutheran church in Gillespie County. The Rev. M. Haag served as first pastor. Charter members numbered 17. A frame building with walls of rough boxing planks was dedicated June 22, 1884. Size: 25 x 30 feet with a 40-foot tower. Cost: $600. In 1890 building was enlarged, interior finished, beaded ceiling installed. Altar niche was added, interior finished with sheet rock and exterior covered with tin in 1928-29. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Marker Details

Address
Location Description take RR 1631 NE approx. 10 miles
Marker # 10107
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Lutheran denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.323357, -98.724196

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