Norwegian Settlement
Douglas County, which includes the city of Superior, had a substantial Norwegian population.
Churches and Congregations
By 1905, there were six Norwegian congregations and four churches in the county. Three congregations belonged to the United Church, two to the Lutheran Free Church, and one to the Methodist Church.
Public Office
Chas. Lagro, who served as County Clerk, was the first Norwegian to hold a public position in Douglas County.
Norwegian Newspapers
Superior Tidende and other Norwegian newspapers.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
41 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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