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St. Peter Church

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Founded, 1848, by five German immigrant families. A log cabin erected in 1854 served as house of worship until 1864, when this building was dedicated. It is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in Harris County. Many of the descendants of the founders still worship here. Many original church artifacts are still in use. An early public school in west Harris County was located on this site. the cemetery which adjoins the church grounds dates from 1848 and contains graves of many pioneers of the area. Church building restored, 1967. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 9022 Long Point Rd.
Location Description 9022 Long Point Rd. at S. Campbell
Marker # 10763
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Church of Christ denomination; German immigrants/immigration; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.800393, -95.513017

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