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St John's Lutheran Church
Dutton, SA 5356
Church Information
| Church Name: | St John's Lutheran Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Lutheran |
| Street Address: | 20 Rice St, Dutton SA 5356, Australia |
| Suburb: | Dutton |
| State: | SA |
| Postcode: | 5356 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | unknown |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | Information plaque records: St John's Lutheran Church - This congregation was formed in 1865. The first services were held in J F August Habel's home until 1866. The new Pine Hut School/Church was used until this church was dedicated on 24th September 1871. Pastor E D Appelt of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Neukirch was the Minister who founded the congregation. He came to live in Dutton in 1869 in the house opposite. - - The bell tower housing 2 bells imported from Germany was erected in 1891 on four large gum tree trunks. From 1895 to 1928 Dutton was a Parish centre. J F August Habel's Home - Lutheran services were held in this home (situated on Dutton Mail Road) by Dr C Mucke of Tanunda and Pastor E D Appelt of Neukirch from 1863-1866 prior to the opening of the Pine Hut School/Church (situated on Valley Farm Road). Plaque above the entrance records: Ev Luth St Johannes Kirche - Built - A D 1871. |
| Date Opened: | 24-09-1871 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
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