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St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

Cuero, DeWitt County

Marker Text

One of first Texas congregations, organized 1851 by pastor Christoph Adam Sager, a German missionary. First had built a log church, 1849-50. Laid cornerstone of this native stone Gothic structure, 1866. Dedicated this church, May 1867. Rededicated in 1896. Last service was held here May 1921. Structure condemned 1951. Later restored, and dedicated as Shrine-Memorial to the Glory of God, Oct. 26, 1958. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Cuero, go south on US 183 about 10 miles, then take FM 237 about 2 miles east go north on county road about 1.25 miles, then west on CR .25 miles
Marker # 5037
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code churches; Gothic Revial (Architectural style); Lutheran denomination
Latitude, Longitude 28.930315, -97.32197

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