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Bethlehem Church

Round Top, Fayette County

Marker Text

Magna Gloria Deo. A center of Lutheran faith in Fayette County. Dedicated Oct. 28, 1866 with Rev. Adam Neuthard as first pastor. Unique pipe organ of cedar built by Traugott Wandke. Stone construction shows German architectural style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address 412 S. White St.
Location Description S. White St., SW side 300 feet SW of Bauer Rummel Rd.
Marker # 396
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Lutheran denomination; eccesiastical buildings; German immigrants/immigration; music; artists; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.063045, -96.699681

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