In 1884, Bishop John Spalding organized an Episcopal mission developed into the congregation.

[2] In 1888, the congregation decided to build a church on Main Street, and acquired several city lots.

The massive beams in the ceiling of the church were hewn in the sawmill of Martin Woodard who had his mill in the forests of the Big Horns.

They were brought down from the mountains over steep and rugged roads by 'Yorkie' Waters who had a large freighting outfit.

When Deputy Marshall George A. Wellman was murdered by the “Taylor Gang”, known as the “Red Sashes”, the outlaws did not want the lawman to have the honor of a Christian funeral at St. Luke's.

Charles Duell, members of St. Luke's and the Masons, all of whom carried concealed weapons during the funeral.

Dr. Onderdonk served not only as physician and a clergyman, but also as a chemist, mathematician, nurse, and editor.

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