One unique place to visit in the Sooner State is The Holy City of The Wichitas located just outside of Lawton. It began in 1926 as an Easter Passion Play and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On the grounds of this extraordinary place, you'll find a little church that is an absolute work of art. Take a look:
The Holy City of the Wichitas encompasses 66-acres in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. It was built to resemble Israel during Biblical times.
The chapel was built in 1936 and modeled after America’s oldest church, Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where George Washington worshiped.
The interior features stained-glass windows, beautiful arches, historic pews, stunning murals and cozy spaces.
Artist, Irene Malcolm, dedicated many years of her life to create Biblical murals and paintings on the ceilings and walls of the chapel.
The buildings in the Holy City, including the chapel, are made out of locally quarried granite and there is a stone that came directly from the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem.
Every corner of this church is a work of art. There are unique and colorful stained glass windows that are a nice contrast to the granite.
Surrounding the church are several other buildings/structures that are made to look like a replica Holy Land.
The Holy City is open during daylight hours and is free of charge. The church can be rented out for weddings or special events and is open to the public.
The Holy City is located approximately 22 miles NW of Lawton, or 10 miles W of I-44 at 262 Holy City Rd, Cache, OK 73527.
Have you ever visited The Holy City in the Wichita Mountains? If so, what did you think about it? If you've never been before, you'll also want schedule in time to explore The Wichita Mountains. Click here to get more information on hiking in these mountains.
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