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Norwegian Lutheran Church
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Norwegian Lutheran Church, first church built by Norwegian settlers in America, in 1843. The first pastor was Rev. C.L. Clausen. The original log building is now preserved on the campus of the Norwegian Lutheran Seminary, St. Paul, Minn,
1910
Holmes, Fred L., 1883-1946
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WHi 41500
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Norwegian Church
1949
Norwegian church. Interior view of old log church, the first church built by Norwegians in America in 1843.
Skofstad Cabin
1920
Front of Skofstad cabin, possibly the oldest building in the settlement. An early pastor of a Norwegian Lutheran Church, Reverend Stub, lived here at one time.
Skofstad Cabin
1920
Exterior side view of Skofstad cabin, possibly the oldest building in the settlement. An early pastor of a Norwegian Lutheran Church, Reverend Stub, lived here at one time.
Heg Farm
1920
Heg Farm. The home was built by the Hegs after their immigration from Lier, Norway in 1840 and before the Civil War. The barn was built by Even H. Heg in 1843. The Reverend Claus L. Clausen, a Norw...
Norwegian Lutheran Church
View towards the church. Caption reads: "Norwegian Lutheran Church, McFarland, Wisc."
