Marker location: 1 block W. of FM 109 intersection; on FM 1291 in Frelsburg. Marker erected: 1978
Marker Text:
William Frels came to Texas from Germany in 1834 and joined other pioneers settling here. Frontier pastors such as the Rev. J. C. Ervendberg cared for their religious needs. In 1855 Frels gave sites for a church and cemetery and the Rev. C. Roehm organized the congregation. For years the pastors taught a day school. The Texas Evangelical Synod met here on various occasions. The present sanctuary replaced an earlier one destroyed in a windstorm. In 1930 Trinity joined with other congregations to originate the American Lutheran Church. English language services began in 1932.Church at Frelsburg Due History Marker
An Official Texas Historical Marker for Trinity Lutheran Church of Frelsburg will be erected Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m., it was announced by Mrs. James G. Hopkins of Garwood, chairman, of the Colorado County Historical Commission.
Made of cast aluminum with Swedish steel effect, the 18"x28" marker is sponsored by Mrs. J. K. Barnes and the late Miss Jewel Berner of Houston.
Herbert Aschenbeck, board chairman of Trinity Lutheran, will accept the marker for the church.The marker will relate that William Frels came to Texas from Germany in 1834 and joined other pioneer settlers at the place now named Frelsburg. Frontier pastors such as Rev. J. C. Ervendberg cared for their religious needs.
In 1855 Frels gave sites for church and cemetery, and Rev. C. Roehm organized the congregation.
For years the pastors taught a day school. The Texas Evangelical Synod met at Frelsburg on various occasions.
The present sanctuary replaced an earlier one destroyed in a windstorm.
In 1930 Trinity joined with other congregations to originate the American Lutheran Church. English language services began in 1932.
Weimar Mercury, April 20, 1978, page 9*****
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