Hope Lutheran Church

Founded in 1890, this congregation began with twelve charter members led by German missionary Julius Schroeder. Early worship services were held in homes and in a local school building. The Rev. H. F. Daude was called to serve the church in 1891, and in 1901 the first sanctuary was erected. It was replaced by a second structure in 1925. Some worship services were conducted in the German language until 1949. A new sanctuary was erected in 1975. The oldest church in Buckholts, Hope Lutheran serves a predominantly German and Czech membership.

Hope Lutheran Church is a historical marker in Buckholts, Milam County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.8747, -97.1220 near Buckholts. The nearest cataloged historic site is Buckholts Brethren Church (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Buckholts SPJST Lodge Hall, Hope Lutheran Memorial Park, and Corinth.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331007978. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.