St. Paulus Evangelisch Lutherischen Gemeinde - Jonesboro, Illinois - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

?The Kornthal Church was built in 1853 by German Lutheran immigrants who settled in the area the year before. The area the church was built was called Kornthal or "Valley of Grain." Initially the church was built without its tower. The bell tower was added in 1889. The church is known for his fine craftsmanship.

The church closed in 1949, and was reopened in 1953 on a limited basis each summer. Over time the church began to deteriorate and the state of Illinois was granted control of the church in 1960. The state repaired the church and then returned local ownership to the newly formed Kornthal Union County Memorial, Inc.

The building is now maintained by the Kornthal Union County Memorial, Inc. and periodic services are held in the church.

The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1852 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran Street address of Church: Kornthal Church Road Jonesboro, Illinois United States 62952 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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