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First Lutheran Church

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

One of earliest Evangelical Lutheran churches in Texas. Founded in 1850 by the Rev. G. Guebner, of the South Carolina Synod. Seven families were the charter members. The Rev. H. Wendt, second pastor, established day school. For the school and church, old Lyceum building was purchased in 1855. Modern building incorporates part of that structure. Church membership has rallied after hurricanes, yellow fever, war. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Marker Details

Address 2415 Avenue G
Location Description Marker reported missing Jun 2007.
Marker # 7442
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code Lutheran denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.302628, -94.794494

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