St. John's Lutheran Church

St. John's is a church building in Walhalla featuring a rectangular main structure with a centered tower and octagonal spire topped design. The building at 301 West Main Street includes a connected brick structure used for educational gatherings and community meetings.

The German Colonization Society of Charleston founded this church in 1853 to serve the newly arriving German settlers in the area. The current building was constructed in the late 1850s and has functioned continuously as a place for worship and community gatherings.

The congregation honors German traditions in its worship style and maintains a connection to the European roots of its founding community. Visitors notice this heritage reflected in how services are conducted and celebrated here.

The building sits in a central location within Walhalla and is easy to find on Main Street. Visitors planning a visit should check in advance about service times and whether tours outside of regular worship hours can be arranged.

The interior of the building still contains original pine timbers from its construction in the 1850s. These old wood pieces remain visible in the framework and show how builders of that era created the structure.