St. Olaf Kirke, Lutheran stone church near Cranfills Gap, Texas, US.
The church building features limestone walls extracted from nearby hills, wooden pews, and a Swedish bell in the tower that signals worship times.
Norwegian settlers constructed St. Olaf Kirke in 1886 on land purchased for 25 dollars, using stones from the surrounding mountains and volunteer labor.
The congregation held services in Norwegian language until 1917, when regular worship moved to a new building in Cranfills Gap.
The interior maintains its original state without electricity or running water, utilizing a wood stove for heating during winter services.
King Olav V of Norway visited the church in 1982 to honor Cleng Peerson, who rests in the Norse Cemetery.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 31.79190,-97.77390
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:35
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