National Register of Historic Places

Augustus Lutheran Church

Augustus Lutheran Church is a historic place in Trappe, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 67000019.

Trappe, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaListed December 24, 1967NRIS #67000019★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Augustus Lutheran Church?

Augustus Lutheran Church is a historic church and Lutheran congregation at 717 West Main Street in Trappe, Pennsylvania. Consecrated in 1745, it is the oldest extant Lutheran church building in the United States. It continues to be used by the founding congregation for services on Christmas Eve and during the summer. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967.

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Listing details

Name
Augustus Lutheran Church
City
Trappe
County
Montgomery County
Listed on the National Register
December 24, 1967
NRIS reference number
67000019
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.20179, -75.48018
When was Augustus Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?

Augustus Lutheran Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967.

Where is Augustus Lutheran Church located?

Augustus Lutheran Church is located in Trappe, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.20179, -75.48018. See the map above.

Is Augustus Lutheran Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Augustus Lutheran Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.