Salem Lutheran Church (1981)

This church was organized in the Salem community on Nov. 22, 1856, by The Rev. Johann G. Ebinger and 17 charter members. Worship services were first held in a log cabin on land deeded by Wilhelm Bohne (.3 mi. SW). In 1913 the church moved to the present site. The second oldest German Lutheran congregation in Washington County, Salem Lutheran Church has led in the development of the area. Programs have included sponsorship of a cemetery (1869), a school (1886), Sunday School (1897), Women's Auxiliary (1897), Luther League (1900), and Junior Lutherans (1947).

Salem Lutheran Church is a historical marker in Brenham, Washington County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 155 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 355 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.1224, -96.4141 near Brenham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Weiss (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Salem Lutheran Church, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and Pleasant Grove Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008391. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.