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
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)
External Links
Buffalo, Oklahoma (wikipedia)
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