By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
In 1898, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was constructed in Albert, Kansas. Limestone for the church was hauled over from Rush County and a 700-pound bell was hung in the building in the early 1900s.
Barton County Historical Society
Director Richard Lartz said because of a population decline, the church
building was no longer needed and it was transported to the Historical Society
village in Great Bend in 1968. Not only does the church serve as a historic “exhibit” but is
also available to rent for weddings.
"I would say we have anywhere between three to five weddings in there per year," said Lartz. "The schedule for it is pretty open for the most part. We don't have people banging down the door for it every weekend, which is good because it gives us a lot of flexibility for scheduling."
Couples can rent the church for $350. There is also a refundable $50 deposit needed. The historic church is also available for remembrance services.
Contact the Historical Society for more information at 620-793-5125 or bartoncountymuseum.org.