Immanuel Lutheran Church - Altenburg, Missouri
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BruceS
N 37° 37.687 W 089° 35.718
16S E 270973 N 4167723
Historic Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Missouri which was formed by controversy and conflict.
Waymark Code: WMHZEP
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
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The Immanuel Lutheran Church was founded November 2, 1857. It was formed by Pastor G.A. Schieferdecker, who had been removed from the nearby Trinity Lutheran Church for doctrinal differences with the Missouri Synod. About one-third of Trinity's congregation followed Pastor Schieferdecker to his new church which was formed under the Iowa church. Altenburg was one of the seven villages in southeast Missouri formed by Saxon German immigrants in 1839.
The Immanuel Lutheran church building was constructed in 1858 and further expanded in 1929. In more recent years the congregation has rejoined the Missouri Synod.
The church has cemeteries on the southeast and southwest sides with older portion on the southwest side. Many of the older stones are written in German.
Both the church and the cemetery are very well maintained and are in excellent condition.
Active Church: Yes
School on property: Yes
Date Built: 01/01/1858
Service Times: 9:00 am
Website: [Web Link]
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