Bethany Lutheran Church (Oilmont, Montana) facts for kids
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Bethany Lutheran Church
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 Location in Montana
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| Location | .25 miles south of Gus Blaze Rd. |
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| NRHP reference No. | 93001375 |
| Added to NRHP | December 14, 1993 |
The Bethany Lutheran Church is an old church building made of wood, found in Oilmont, Montana. It's considered a special historical place. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 1993. This means it's important to American history and worth preserving.
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A Look Back: The Church's Story
How the Church Began
Many years ago, the Great Northern Railway built train tracks through this part of Montana. Because of this, many people from Scandinavian countries, like Norway, started to move and live in Toole County.
These new settlers brought their faith with them. The Lutheran Church began to grow in the county starting in 1885. More and more immigrants arrived, especially in the 1910s.
Building the Church
In 1911, Norwegian settlers formed a group that would become the Bethany Lutheran Church. At first, they didn't have their own building. They met in people's homes or at the local school.
By 1916, the church group bought some land where they hoped to build a church. However, times were tough, and they faced money problems. This made it hard to start building right away.
Completing the Dream
The plans for the church building were put on hold until 1923. That year, a special group called the Ladies Aid stepped in. They were part of the church and worked hard to help. They managed to buy a church building that was already built.
In 1924, this building was carefully moved to the land the church owned. The final work to finish the church was completed in 1925. The Bethany Lutheran Church was then a busy and active place for many years.
The Church Today
The church continued to serve its community until 1960. At that time, its members joined with another church group, St. Luke's Parish, in Shelby. Even though it's no longer an active church, the Bethany Lutheran Church remains an important historical landmark.
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Church in 2016 during a Northern Lights display
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