Colony Olivenhain was settled by German immigrants who arrived from Denver in 1844. Each member was granted five acres and use of the community's horse teams and equipment. In 1895, the colonists erected a community hall for meetings and social events. The one room hall measured 28 feet by 36 feet and featured a pot bellied stove, bar, and a music stage. Dances, picnics, and Fourth of July celebrations were traditional meeting hall events until the 1950s. Today, the meeting hall is once again the heart of Colony Olivenhain.