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 3515989
The Rev. O.O. Estrem organized Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on June 14, 1869 with over 230 charter members. In 1871, 111 acres of land was purchased. A wooden sanctuary was begun in 1875 and completed and dedicated in 1885.
Waymark Code: WMY500
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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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.

Active Church: Yes

School on property: No

Date Built: 01/01/1885

Service Times: Sept-May 10:45 June-Aug 10:00

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