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St. Peter Lutheran Church

Doss, Gillespie County

Marker Text

Organized by German Lutherans in September 1896 under a brush arbor at nearby Lange's Mill, this church has been part of Gillespie County history for over 100 years. A frame church building erected in 1898 was replaced by this Gothic revival structure in 1912-1913. built by church members using native limestone, the building features a central projecting bell tower and pressed metal steeple with cross stone quoins, and arched Gothic windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Marker Details

Address 806 N. Lindsey
Location Description from Harper take rr 783 approx. 14 miles to intersection of RR 783 and RR 648 in Doss
Marker # 10108
Dedicated 1993
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Lutheran denomination; eccesiastical buildings; Gothic Revial (Architectural style); churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.444244, -99.130083

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