St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
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
28.9305° N, 97.3215° W
Where to Find It
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
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Meyersville
- 0.5 mi E Meyersville Meyersville
- 1 mi SW Peter Bluntzer Meyersville
- 2.5 mi NW Site of the Home of Robert Justus Kleberg Meyersville
- 3.7 mi E Golly Hollow School and Community Cuero
- 3.8 mi W Site of the Home of Captain John York Yorktown