Early Norwegian Settlement
The first Norwegian settlers in Davison County were the brothers Knut Johnson, Joseph Johnson, and John Johnson, together with Halvor Oftrus. They came from the Stavanger area in Norway and settled in the vicinity of Mt. Vernon and Victor in 1879.
Churches and Congregations
Mt. Vernon Congregation was established in 1881 by Pastor Ole Tjømsland of the Augustana Synod and was the first Norwegian congregation in the county. By 1905, Davison County had six Norwegian congregations and four churches. Three congregations belonged to the United Church, two to the Norwegian Synod, and one to Hauge’s Synod.
Public Office
John K. Johnson, a Norwegian, represented Davison County in the State Legislature.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
9 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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