Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg, Illinois
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BruceS
N 38° 17.333 W 090° 11.815
15S E 745157 N 4241585
Historic Lutheran Church in Wartburg, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM4RF4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2008
Views: 11
"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.
Active Church: Yes
School on property: No
Date Built: 01/01/1863
Service Times: 7:30 am 10:00 am
Website: [Web Link]
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