Zion Lutheran Church
N 29° 32.137 W 098° 41.097
14R E 530527 N 3267370
A state historic marker giving the history of Zion Lutheran Church is affixed to the original wooden church building
Waymark Code: WMW71J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2017
Views: 6
The Zion Lutheran Church is located at 9944 Leslie Road in Helotes TX. The original sanctuary was replaced with a larger church next door in 1950, but the original wooden church is still used as a chapel, for weddings, and on special occasions.
The state historic marker reads as follows:
"ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Erected in 1906, the Zion Lutheran Church was designed and built by church members in the uniquely American Carpenter Gothic tradition. Skilled at the construction of houses and barns, the farmers of Helotes created a church building reminiscent of their native German countryside. The central projecting tower entry and Gothic arched windows, which vary in size, define the facade. A new sanctuary was built in 1950 and the original was restored in 1991 using the original wood siding.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997"
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906
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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 1:00 PM
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: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
9944 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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