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
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)