Historical Marker
St. Peter Church
Historical marker location:
9022 Long Point Rd., Houston, Texas
( 9022 Long Point Rd. at S. Campbell)
Marker installed: 1967
Founded, 1848, by five German immigrant families. A log cabin erected in 1854 served as house of worship until 1864, when this building was dedicated. It is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in Harris County.
Many of the descendants of the founders still worship here. Many original church artifacts are still in use.
An early public school in west Harris County was located on this site. the cemetery which adjoins the church grounds dates from 1848 and contains graves of many pioneers of the area.
Church building restored, 1967.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.