Norwegian Settlement near Cabery and Elliott
The first Norwegian known to have settled in the vicinity of Cabery was Christ Larsen from Skånevik, who arrived there in 1876. The source suggests that he may also have been the first Norwegian settler in Ford County. A Norwegian settlement also developed at Elliott in the southern part of the county. Many of the settlers came from Hardanger, Sunnhordland, and Ryfylke.
Churches and Congregations
The Norwegian community at Elliott had a congregation belonging to the United Church, together with its own church.
Norwegian-American Education
The Augustana College, was established at Paxton.
Sources:
[Ulvestad, Martin. Nordmændene i Amerika. Utg. History Book Company's Forlag. Minneapolis, Minn. 1907.]
Places Mentioned in the Register
4 people recorded from this county. See all persons →
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