Details for St. Peter Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010763

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Marker Number 10763
Atlas Number 5201010763
Marker Title St. Peter Church
Index Entry Saint Peter Church
Address 9022 Long Point Rd.
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 257102
UTM Northing 3299316
Subject Codes Church of Christ denomination; German immigrants/immigration; churches
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location 9022 Long Point Rd. at S. Campbell
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Founded, 1848, by five German immigrant families. A log cabin erected in 1854 served as house of worship until 1864, when this building was dedicated. It is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in Harris County. Many of the descendants of the founders still worship here. Many original church artifacts are still in use. An early public school in west Harris County was located on this site. the cemetery which adjoins the church grounds dates from 1848 and contains graves of many pioneers of the area. Church building restored, 1967. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

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