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Saint John United Church of Christ

Robinson, McLennan County

Marker Text

German native Herman Staas, who settled here in 1882, was instrumental in persuading other Germans to migrate to the Robinson area. In 1884 the pioneers established this congregation under the leadership of the Rev. Christian Schaer of Waco. Services were held in homes and in the Presbyterian Sanctuary until the first building was completed in 1890. The first resident Pastor here was the Rev. John Strauss, who served from 1900 to 1940. Although the last German service was conducted in 1959, the church continues to reflect the ideals and traditions of its founders.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description corner of US 77 and Shamrock Dr, in Robinson
Marker # 4449
Dedicated 1983
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Church of Christ denomination; churches; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 31.370914, -97.142935

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