Immanuel Lutheran Church - Williamson County, TX
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N 30° 33.140 W 097° 27.150
14R E 648428 N 3381010
Immanuel Lutheran Church, also known as “West Taylor”, located on County Road 401, just off of Highway 79, 1-1/2 miles west of Taylor, had its early beginnings as early as 1885, meeting in homes and in Tyler School.
Waymark Code: WMW3NW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2017
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Under Rev. Glatzle’s guidance, Immanuel Lutheran Congregation adopted a constitution on January 1, 1888, which was signed by fourteen men who agreed to accept financial responsibility and support of the church, thus becoming one of the early Lutheran congregations in Williamson County.
In 1892, Immanuel purchased five acres of land at a cost of $100, which was to be used as a site for a church building and as a place of sepulture.
The construction of a frame church, completed in 1894 at a cost of $1525, was dedicated to the glory of God and to the joy and happiness of all members and friends.
On January 1, 1916, fire completely destroyed the sanctuary. During 1916, John Wuthrich drew the plans for the church. On the second Sunday of August 1916, a new Immanuel Lutheran Church building was dedicated to the glory of God.
By 1949, due to the need of additional space, the congregation purchased the larger portion of Yakey School and moved it to the premises to serve as an annex for additional seating area and for Sunday School classrooms.
An addition to the church facilities, located on the north side of the church was begun in October 1979. A new Christian Education building was dedicated to the Glory of God on October 5, 1980.