Saint John United Church of Christ

German native Herman Staas, who settled here in 1882, was instrumental in persuading other Germans to migrate to the Robinson area. In 1884 the pioneers established this congregation under the leadership of the Rev. Christian Schaer of Waco. Services were held in homes and in the Presbyterian Sanctuary until the first building was completed in 1890. The first resident Pastor here was the Rev. John Strauss, who served from 1900 to 1940. Although the last German service was conducted in 1959, the church continues to reflect the ideals and traditions of its founders.

Saint John United Church of Christ is a historical marker in Robinson, McLennan County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.4710, -97.1164 near Robinson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Youngblood Memorial Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Zion United Church of Christ, Fletcher Cemetery, and Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309004449. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.