Colony Olivenhain was established in 1885 by a group of German-speaking immigrants. About 10 years later, the members of Colony Olivenhain built the Olivenhain Meeting Hall.
The Olivenhain Town Council is a not-for-profit corporation formed to hold and preserve the Olivenhain Meeting Hall and property. The objective of the Olivenhain Town Council is:
To protect and preserve the rural atmosphere
Membership is open to any resident or property owner of Olivenhain. Membership is $20 per year which pays for the monthly newsletter and contributes to maintenance of the Olivenhain Meeting Hall and grounds. Members receive 10-12 newsletters each year. To join, fill out the membership form and mail your check to the Olivenhain Town Council.
Introduction to Olivenhain. Olivenhain has had some interesting history. After reading our introduction, we hope you'll want to know more.The book Colony Olivenhain by Richard Bumann contains much more information on the history of Olivenhain. Book sales, along with special events and fundraising activities, support the preservation of the Meeting Hall and grounds.
Several committees handle special projects for the Olivenhain Town Council. Check out the Building & Grounds, City Watch Task Force, and Fundraising pages.
The Olivenhain Town Council publishes a newsletter about 10 times per year. The newsletters for about the last year are collected in the Newsletter Archive.