Redbud Chapel - Marlow, OK
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N 34° 38.877 W 097° 57.104
14S E 596065 N 3834502
When moved to Redbud Park in 1997, this church building was the oldest Mission Church in Oklahoma still in use and the oldest church building in Marlow still surviving.
Waymark Code: WMBAFC
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2011
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Before this Catholic mission-church was built, in 1904, the small congregation in Marlow would have to travel eight miles north to Rush Springs, where Mass was celebrated once every six weeks. The eight-mile journey could take three hours on the dirt, and often muddy, roads.
In 1904, this frame structure , 30 x 35 feet, was erected. The church was dedicated on November 22, 1904 as the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The following year a strong wind moved the building about 20 feet from its foundation and it had to be restored and placed on a second foundation. In 1947, the inside of the church was remodeled and stained glass windows were installed. In 1954, the outside was covered with asbestos shingles.
This church building was in continual use until 1997. A new church building was planned, and since the new building was to be placed on the same site as the old building, plans were made to tear down this old church. Some ladies in the church objected to that plan and received permission to give the building to the City of Marlow, to be preserved as an historical building. A "Save the Church" campaign was started and $20,000 was raised for the move and any necessary repairs. The move was made on Sunday, April 25, 1997 to its present site in Redbud Park. It was renamed Redbud Chapel and is currently used as a non-denominational chapel for weddings, memorial services and other family or community affairs.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Originally Roman Catholic
Street address of Church:
Redbud Park
E. Main and Elm Streets
Marlow, OK US
73055
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
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