Located in the midst of the LBJ State and National Parks, across the Pedernales River from the LBJ Ranch, is the Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall, Texas. This church was a familiar place of worship for Lyndon Johnson before, during and after his presidency. President Johnson was a member of the "Christian Church," also called the "Disciples of Christ," and considered the First Christian Church in Johnson City as his "home church." When at his ranch in Texas, President Johnson also attended Trinity Lutheran, as well as Saint Francis Xavier Church, also located in Stonewall.
Trinity Lutheran's congregation traces its history to 1902, when it was organized in the Albert, Texas schoolhouse. A sanctuary was built here in 1904, and existing structure was erected in 1928. Worship services were conducted in the German language until 1950. A fine example of the Gothic revival style of architecture, the church features fine details in its arched window and door openings, Gothic steeple, and original pressed metal siding.
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