Near Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2025

1. Our Savior's Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Mother church former Evangelical Lutheran Church in Texas. Organized June 14, 1869 by Norwegian settlers of Bosque County. Building erected 1875-1885. Cleng Peerson, pioneer of Norwegian emigration to U.S. (Landed 1821) is buried here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
2nd Plaque
Centennial 1869-1969
Church built by Norwegian pioneers, 1875; contractor Gunerius Shefstad. Dedicated in 1885; enlarged, veneered with brick in 1907: veneer work redone, 1956; memorial windows given in 1958. This church has been served by eight pastors. (1970)

3rd Plaque
Sesquicentennial 1869-2019
First worship services were held in the Jens Ringness home. Rev. Ole O. Estrem was the first pastor and organized the church. Rev. J.K. Rystad served forty-seven years. Smorgasbord began in 1949. O.S.L.C. was named "The Rural Church of Texas" in 1954. King Olav V of Norway visited in 1982. Thanks be to God!

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3889.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1869.

Location. 31° 46.352′ N, 97° 40.711′ W. Marker

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is near Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of County Road 4145 and Farm to Market Road 182, on the right when traveling north on County Road 4145. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 County Rd 4145, Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Norse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cleng Peerson (approx. 3.1 miles away); Clifton College Administration Building (approx. 5.4 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Cabin (approx. 5½ miles away); Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (approx. 5½ miles away); Site of Clifton Lutheran College (approx. 5½ miles away); The Rock Church (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

The front entrance to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2025

2. The front entrance to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church and Markers

The front view of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2025

3. The front view of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church

The side view of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2025

4. The side view of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.