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 St. Luke Lutheran Church of Olney
N 33° 22.384 W 098° 46.262
14S E 521298 N 3692670
Texas Historical Marker at the St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1302 W Oak St, Olney, TX, noting its establishment and history.
Waymark Code: WMXV7V
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2018
Views: 6
Marker Number: 5055
Marker Text:
In 1883 when this area was still a roundup point on the cattle range, German families of the Lutheran faith began settling in the Salt Creek Valley. The following year William Bernhardt received a Bible, prayer book, and a devotional book or "Hauspostille" from a visiting cousin. The families began using the books to conduct religious services in their rock and log cabins. Henry Kunkel, the pioneering son of a large family from Posen, Germany, acted as leader. They also started a Sunday school.
In 1886 the first formal service was conducted by Pastor Bartelo of Hamilton County. Through the years, several Lutheran pastors conducted worship services for the fellowship. In 1896 the Lutheran Board of Missions assigned Pastor F.M Rudi to this field. On Reformation Day, October 31, 1897, Pastor Rudi officially organized the St. Luke Lutheran Church.
The members met in the Terrapin School building until 1914 when a church house was constructed near their homes at a site which was two miles northwest of Olney. A second structure was built in 1926 at the same location. Many of the church members moved into Olney. In 1967 the congregation relocated in town and built this structure. (1979)
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