St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Catholic church in Krebs, Oklahoma.
St. Joseph's is a Catholic church built of brick in Krebs, featuring a prominent central tower topped with a pointed spire and two shorter square towers flanking each side. The structure displays solid craftsmanship with traditional religious architectural elements that make it a notable landmark in the town.
The original wooden church was founded in 1886 and destroyed by fire in 1902. The current brick building was completed in 1903 to replace the lost structure.
This church served as the spiritual and social center for Italian immigrants and their families who settled in the coal mining region. The multilingual services continue to reflect the community's diverse heritage.
The church is accessible to visitors during regular service times, when masses are held in English and Spanish throughout the week. Visitors should plan to attend a service to experience the interior and meet the community.
The bell from the original 1886 wooden church survived the fire and was installed in the campanile of the new building. It remains the sole physical link to the predecessor, connecting visitors to the community's continuity of faith.
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