St. John Evangelical
​Lutheran Church

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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. (1965) 

Marker No: 5037

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 28.930307,-97.321968

Location: 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