On the morning of May 19, 2024, St. John's, Okarche, received a bronze plaque denoting their church building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Representatives from the Oklahoma Historical Society were also on hand to present certificates to St. John's. St. John’s members dedicated a 12-foot granite cross on the front lawn of the church. The cross features a Luther rose medallion at the center of the cross and sits on a pedestal inscribed with “He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia.” A 5-foot matching bench accompanies the cross.
St. John's Lutheran Church on National Register of Historic Places
