Photograph
First Norwegian Church in Wisconsin
First Norwegian church in Wisconsin. |
Image ID: | 53131 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1894 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Muskego |
County: | Waukesha |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Norwegians in Wisconsin photographs, ca. 1840-1880 |
Genre: | Photograph |
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Church was built in Muskego in 1844. Claus Lauritz Clausen organized the congregation the previous winter and served as its first minister. Until the church was built, the congregation met in Evan Heg's barn. |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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