Early Norwegian Settlement
Asle K. Helgelien from Ål, Hallingdal, Ole M. Oyhus from Valdres, and Helmer Nilsen were the first Norwegian settlers in Edmunds County. They settled in the vicinity of Scatterwood in 1883. The area was completely desolate when they arrived, with no houses or other buildings in sight. The settlers began with mixed farming.
Churches and Congregations
Skandia Congregation, the only Norwegian congregation in the county, was established in 1887. It originally belonged to the Norwegian Synod but later joined the United Church.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
2 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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