Leavenworth County Churches
Evangelical German Lutheran Church, Leavenworth
"History of Leavenworth County," 1921
The Evangelical German Lutheran Church was organized in 1861
with the following members: G. Elbert, Peter Schott, George Lueders,
Henry Schott, Henry Steinker, F. Scheer, Becker and John Ulrich.
The Rev. Michael Meier was chosen pastor and he remained their leader
till 1882. The Rev. C. Hoffner became the pastor in that year. The
congregation first worshipped on Delaware Street and occupied the building on the present site in 1881. It is a brick building costing $3,500 and
is situated on the northwest corner of Seventh and Miami streets. A
parsonage is attached to the church.
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