Lake Creek Campmeeting
Since 1843
Richard Seaton, historian
1848 Photo of Rev. H. Dreyer standing in front of log cabin parsonage. 1880's photo showing old log benches at campmeeting
Lake Creek Campmeeting in 1880's Campers gather in front of cabins about 1900.
Closing circle over 100 years ago is still much the same today. A large crowd gathers in 1890
Front Row above: Henry E. Hoehns with Leo, Henry Ringen, Anna Ringen, Mary Ratje-Hoehns, J. H. Hoehns and Rev. G.J.Jaiser
Back Row: August Hoehns, Laura Hoehns, August Dittmer, Laura Dittmer, Elizabeth Hoehns-Mahnken, Emelia Hampy, Julia Rages-Hoehns, Mary Bluhm-Rages, Elsie Hoehns and Arni Siegel. Photo taken about 1907.
Walter Culbertson Funeral at Lake Creek Cemetery next to old campgrounds.
L.to R. - Henry Hoehns, Harmon Gieschen, Fritz Siegel, Louis Ringen, Henry Ringen, Harmon Meyer
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