Austin, TX, United States
Gethsemane Church. The first Lutheran church in Travis County. Organized Dec. 12, 1868, by Swedish pioneers under leadership of Swante Palm. Site of first church building was 11 blocks SW; this structure was erected in 1883. It contains stone hauled in wheelbarrows from Texas Capitol that burned 188
1. The present ornate, paneled doors came (1934) from Old Main building at University of Texas. Architecture is typical of many rural Swedish churches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962 #14770
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 26400 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off