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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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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.
Norwegian Church
1949
Norwegian church. Interior view of old log church, the first church built by Norwegians in America in 1843.
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.
Muskego Church
1921
View from cemetery towards the front of the Muskego Church. People are standing near the entrance.
