Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Bosque County, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 46.356 W 097° 40.708
14R E 625137 N 3515990
At one time Norse was the largest and most successful Norwegian settlement in Texas. The church, Our Savior 's Lutheran Church (dedicated in 1878), is the last remaining public building of this community.
Waymark Code: WMY51D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MountainWoods
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  • In 1907, the church was enlarged and brick-veneered, but the interior was not changed.
  • In 1915, English spoken services were introduced and gradually increased until there was only one Norwegian service each month in 1925. (It was 1941 when the Norwegian services stopped entirely)
  • In 1926, a new parsonage replaced the stone building.
  • In 1945, new pews replaced the homemade ones and carpet was laid.
  • In 1956, the walls were re-bricked and the structure was strengthened.
  • In 1958, art glass windows portraying the life of Jesus were installed.
  • In 1959, a brick Parish Hall was built.

Church Name: Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Church In Use (even only just occassionally): yes

Date Church Built: 1885

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