Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District, Historic district in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Comanche County, US.
The Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District is a developed area within the Wichita Mountains built from locally-quarried stone and featuring structures in rustic style. The buildings are arranged to represent Biblical locations, allowing visitors to walk through a physical interpretation of these historical places.
The site was developed in the 1930s when a group sought to create a physical representation of Biblical Jerusalem in the Wichita Mountains. This project emerged during an era when religious-themed developments were being created across the region.
The name comes from the site's re-creation of biblical Jerusalem, built in the 1930s as a setting for an annual Easter passion play. Volunteers still perform the life of Christ there each year during the Easter season, and the stone buildings serve as the stage.
The district sits within a wildlife refuge and is best explored on foot; wearing comfortable walking shoes is important as paths cross hilly terrain. The site has both shaded areas and open spaces, making it wise to plan your visit based on weather and your preference for sun or shade.
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 21 November 2019, after a nomination process that recognised its buildings as a coherent example of National Park Service rustic style in Comanche County.
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