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| photography by Kevin Surbaugh |
Inscription:
The community of Dessau was founded in 1854 by German immigrants, including the Wieland, Nauert, Nehring, Grosskopf, Krueger, Goerlitz, and Hennig families. The pioneers worshiped in private homes until this sanctuary was built about 1876. Labor and materials used in its construction were supplied by members of the community. Worship services were conducted in the German language until the mid-1900s. The church building and adjoining cemetery stand as reminders of the area’s pioneer German heritage.
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| photography by Kevin Surbaugh |
Erected:
1984
Handicapped Accessibility:
Not very accessible. The driveway is gravel, making the parking lot hard to navigate, then the sidewalk is a series of small steps up. The only accessible way to get to the historical marker is the grassy incline, which for some would be hard to traverse.
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| photography by Kevin Surbaugh |
Location:
13300 Dessau Rd, Austin TX 78753
As you can see in the picture above, the marker is to the right of the front door. To find the church itself, turn in the driveway for the Cornerstone Baptist Church. The historical building will be found to the left of the more modern building. You will also find the old cemetery there in front of the old building. No idea if it is currently in use for anything.
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