Sapulpa Showcase (May 2019)

Artifact(s) of the Month

Rock Creek Methodist Church paintings by local artists. These are just a few images we have collected at the museum featuring the church*.

1) Sam Houghton painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church and arbor; oil based painting on canvas; 1980s
​2) Dale Lang painting of Rock Creek Methodist  Church, side view; oil based; 1972
​3) Gael Wallace painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church, driveway; acrylic; 1980s

*The church was built in 1907 by Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa - wife of James Sapulpa (Chief Sapulpa's son). Elizabeth used her land allotment to build the church. Elizabeth passed away in 1955.

Left to Right: Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa and Susanna Sapulpa, circa 1915.