First Protestant Church of New Braunfels celebrates 175th anniversary

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First Protestant Church of New Braunfels celebrates 175th anniversary

By Lauren Canterberry | 2:15 PM Mar 19, 2020 CDT
Updated 2:58 PM Mar 19, 2020 CDT

First Protestant Church of New Braunfels was founded in 1845. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)

First Protestant Church of New Braunfels will celebrate its 175th anniversary on March 22. In 1845, the founders of New Braunfels held their first church service on Good Friday, March 21. In 1875, the church's current building made of cut limestone from the Landa Quarry was built at 172 W. Coll St., New Braunfels. 830-609-7729. www.firstprotestant.com

By Lauren Canterberry

Reporter II, New Braunfels

Lauren joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in October 2019. After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia Lauren was a freelance journalist and worked as a college English teacher in China. At CI, Lauren covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in New Braunfels.

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First Protestant Church of New Braunfels celebrates 175th anniversary

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