Old St. John Lutheran Church
Wytheville, Virginia · Established 1799
Cemetery Listings
Over 1,200 burials spanning the 1730s to today, searchable by name, date, section, or family connection.
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Patriots Interred
At least eight Revolutionary War veterans are buried on these grounds, honored by a 2024 granite monument.
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The Flohr House
The preserved home of Rev. Georg Daniel Flohr, the congregation's founding pastor. A window into early 19th-century frontier life in southwestern Virginia.
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Church History
From its founding by German Lutheran settlers in 1799 to its place as a cherished heritage landmark today.
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Virginia 250
Old St. John is recognized as a Virginia 250 Place to Visit, celebrating 250 years of Virginia history. Plan your visit →
The Remarkable Stonework of Laurence Krone
March 31, 2026
We’ve published a new page dedicated to Laurence Krone, the only early western Virginia German stone carver known by name. His work at St. John’s…
Read more The Remarkable Stonework of Laurence KroneOld St. John Recognized as Virginia 250 Place to Visit
March 30, 2026
Old St. John Lutheran Church has been recognized as an official Virginia 250 Place to Visit, part of the commonwealth-wide celebration of 250 years of…
Read more Old St. John Recognized as Virginia 250 Place to VisitVisit the Grounds
Walk the grounds of one of southwestern Virginia’s oldest Lutheran congregations. See the 1804 sanctuary, explore the historic cemetery with over 1,200 headstones, and visit the preserved Flohr House.
Old St. John Lutheran Church
1650 N. 4th Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
The grounds are open to visitors.