Marker Inscription
William Frels came to Texas from Germany in 1834 and joined other pioneers settling here. Frontier pastors such as the Rev. J. C. Ervendberg cared for their religious needs. In 1855 Frels gave sites for a church and cemetery and the Rev. C. Roehm organized the congregation. For years the pastors taught a day school. The Texas Evangelical Synod met here on various occasions. The present sanctuary replaced an earlier one destroyed in a windstorm. In 1930 Trinity joined with other congregations to originate the American Lutheran Church. English language services began in 1932.
About this site
Trinity Lutheran Church of Frelsburg is a historical marker in Frelsburg, Colorado County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8745, -96.5494 near Frelsburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Frelsburg, and Muckleroy, Mike.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089005564. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
