Historical MarkerSt. Peter Church
Houston · Harris County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5201010763
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Marker Inscription
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
About this site
St. Peter Church is a historical marker in Houston, Harris County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8004, -95.5130 near Houston. The nearest cataloged historic site is ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hillendahl Cemetery, Woodlawn, and BETH ISRAEL MEMORIAL GARDEN.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010763. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
