Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg, Illinois
Posted by: BruceS
N 38° 17.333 W 090° 11.815
15S E 745157 N 4241585
Historic Lutheran Church in Wartburg, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMDPB
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2006
Views: 32
"The church was organized in 1841 by Pastor G. A. Schieferdecker and settlers from Saxony, Thuringia, and Westfalia, Germany. The site was donated in 1849 by Johann Christian and Katherine Just. The present church was erected in 1863, and the tower was re-built in 1913. English services were introduced in 1926 but did not predominate until 1946. Monthly German services were discontinued in 1967. The congregation also operated a Christian day school here from 1841 until 1960. Holy Cross is considered the mother church for several surrounding congregations." ~ historical marker in front of church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1863
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church: 5765 Maeystown Road Waterloo, Illinois USA 62298
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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