The St. John Lutheran Church building was built in 1897, and worship services were discontinued in 1962. The St. John Lutheran Community Association was organized in 1963, and the Annual Homecoming worship services and celebrations have been held since 1977.

The St. John Lutheran Church and Sunday School Building are available to be rented for weddings and family reunions. Donations received will be used to maintain and operate the St. John Lutheran Church and Sunday School Building, cemetery, and grounds owned by the Association.

Words on our Historical Marker: "Pioneer families of Crabapple organized this church in the 1880s. Members met in a school building before erecting this sanctuary in 1897. Elder Julius Rusche supervised the design, carpentry, and native limestone masonry construction. An excellent example of vernacular architecture with slight Gothic influences, it features a massive stone foundation, double door entry, and 4/4 wood windows with stone lintels and sills. Services were discontinued in 1962."

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994