St. John Lutheran Church

Although members began meeting in January 1902, St. John Lutheran Church formally organized December 26, 1903, under the leadership of the Rev. Carl Roth. The congregation was part of a three-church parish. In 1915, members built a sanctuary in the agricultural community of Detmold (2.5 mi. N), the home of many German immigrants. In 1933, they enlarged the building and, in 1949, built a parsonage. The congregation remained in Detmold until 1963. That year, it constructed a sanctuary and education building at this site. Detmold declined in population and activity, but St. John Lutheran cemetery remains there as a link to the early settlers and the congregation, which still serves its members and community. (2003)

St. John Lutheran Church is a historical marker in Thorndale, Milam County, dedicated in 2003. 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 30.6166, -97.2143 near Thorndale. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Paul Luthern Church, School and Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Detmold, St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, and Locklin Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507017442. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.