Christ Lutheran Church

In the mid-1880s, Lutheran families living at the Wendish settlement, Hochkirk, met in homes for church services. Local Pastor Gotthilf Birkmann began to officiate these meetings. Peter Zieschang, founder of Hochkirk, donated three acres of land for the site of a church. In 1891, at the cost of $200, the community dedicated a newly built church. In 1902, Hochkirk was renamed Noack, after postmaster John Ernest Noack. A parochial school was established at the church that taught separate German and English classes. Church services were in German until 1922, when English was gradually introduced. By the mid-1940s, all services were held in English. The present church building was completed in 1916 and is still in use. (2016)

Christ Lutheran Church is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County, dedicated in 2016. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5553, -97.3150 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Zieschang-Noack Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Oliver Family Cemetery, St. John Lutheran Church, and Town of Thrall.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507018549. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.