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Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma

Includes the following communities
Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma
History

The town of Buffalo was staked out in 1907 and became the county seat the following year. It was named after nearby Buffalo Creek.

Volga German Congregations

Zion Lutheran Church (NE of Buffalo)

Volga German Families

The following Volga German families are known to have settled in and around Buffalo:

Dies
Hinther
Hopp
Huenergardt
Krenz from Holstein
Martin from Holstein
Miller
Ring from Dietel
Schuckman from Schönchen
Stieben / Stebbens
Yauk from Holstein

Volga Colonies
Sources

Bamburg, Maxine. "Buffalo," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (www.okhistory.org)

Resources

High Point Cemetery (FindAGrave)
Hopewell Cemetery (FindAGrave)
Lutheran Cemetery, Harper Co. (Oklahoma Cemeteries)
Zion Lutheran Cemetery (FindAGrave)

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Volga Colonies

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