This historic limestone church is located on the Smoky Valley Scenic Byway, 7.5 miles south of Ogallah, I-70 Exit 135, on KS Hwy 147.

Interesting facts about the Emanuel Lutheran Church:

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• 1902 established by Swedish immigrants

• Original name – Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel Church

• Constructed of native limestone

• Limestone quarried near Threshing Machine Canyon located along Smoky Hill Trail

• P.A. Nelson quarried the limestone for church and his nearby home

• Built by Mr. Hughes

• Mr. Schutte from Ellis constructed the arches

• 2002 small but active congregation celebrated its 100th Anniversary

• Currently member of Prairie Faith Ministry of WaKeeney

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